Direct It Recruiting Inc

🔥 Hiring: AKS Platform Engineer (1891) $85-95/hr, Toronto (Hybrid), 6-Month Contract 📩 Apply: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/aks-platform-eng-1891/

📍 Hybrid – Toronto, ON (2 days on-site/week)
💰 $85–95/hr | 37.5 hrs/week
🏦 Industry: Banking

We're looking for a Platform Engineer with deep Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) expertise to help build and operationalize a modern gateway and application platform.

What you'll do:
🔧 Deploy & configure platform components in AKS
⚙️ Build end-to-end CI/CD pipelines (packaging, release automation, security scanning)
📦 Automate deployments with Helm, K8s manifests & IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
🔐 Embed DevSecOps practices & security controls
📊 Implement logging, monitoring, alerting & observability
🛡️ Support secure, scalable traffic management (gateway, ingress, service mesh, API management)

What you bring:
✅ 6+ years as a Platform/DevOps/K8s Infrastructure Engineer
✅ Hands-on AKS & Kubernetes platform engineering experience
✅ Strong CI/CD tooling: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
✅ Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Container Registry
✅ Ability to deliver independently — from initial deployment to production readiness

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🚨 HIRING: Manager, Collateral and Liquidity Operations, 6-month Contract, $80-89/hr 🚨 📩 Apply https://directitrecruiting.com/job/mgr-collateral-and-liquidity-op-1889/

📍 Hybrid | 4 days on-site in Toronto/week
📄 6-Month Contract
💰 $80–89/hr | 8 hrs/day | 40 hrs/week

Are you a capital markets pro with a passion for collateral management and process improvement? We're looking for a dynamic leader to join our Collateral team in a high-visibility, buy-side role! 📊

What you'll do:
🔹 Oversee enterprise margin activity across the Fund (bilateral & cleared products)
🔹 Gain exposure to counterparty credit risk, inventory management & margin optimization
🔹 Drive operational resiliency and process improvements
🔹 Collaborate with senior leaders across the organization

What you bring:
✅ 5+ years managing Investment Operations, manage 8 direct reports
✅ Strong Collateral Management & Buy-Side Investment Operations experience
✅ Proven leadership & process improvement skills
✅ CFA designation (preferred)
✅ Capital Markets industry background

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📉The True Cost of Losing an IT Employee 💻
👉 Read the full article https://directitrecruiting.com/2026/09/11/cost-of-losing-an-it-employee/

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the departure of a single IT professional can ripple far beyond the immediate gap in your team. While many organizations focus on the visible expenses of recruitment, the total cost of losing an employee often goes unnoticed—until it’s too late.
💰 The Financial Reality
The hidden costs associated with employee turnover can amount to six months to 2 years of annual salary, depending on the role and level of experience. This estimate accounts for:
• 📉 Loss of tribal knowledge – the informal expertise that isn’t documented but drives efficiency and innovation.
• 🧠 Recruiting and advertising fees – from job postings to agency commissions.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Screening and interviewing – the time investment of HR and hiring managers.
• 📋 Onboarding and training – getting the new hire up to speed.
• 🔄 Project continuity and workflow integration – delays and handover time.
• 🤝 Relationship building – establishing trust and collaboration within the organization.
• 🔥 Burnout and reduced productivity – diminished output, disengagement, and costly errors from overworked team members absorbing the departing employee's responsibilities, often leading to further turnover.
📊 Experience Matters
The cost to replace an IT employee increases significantly with their tenure and expertise. Senior employees carry deeper institutional knowledge, broader networks, and specialized skills—making them harder (and more expensive) to replace.
✅ Final Thought
Retention is not just about saving money—it’s about preserving culture, stability, and momentum. By staying proactive, communicative, and empathetic, you can reduce turnover risk and build a stronger, more resilient IT team.

🚀 Hiring: Python SQL Engineer – Capital Markets (6-Month Contract) $90-100/hr, Toronto 📩 Apply: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/python-sql-eng-cm-1888/

📍 Hybrid | 4 days/week onsite – Toronto, ON
💰 $90–$100/hr | 40 hrs/week
📅 Target Start: September 2026

Join the Risk Division of a major investment management firm supporting a large-scale Oracle ➡️ Snowflake & Azure Cloud migration.

Must-Have:
✅ 5+ years Python & SQL
✅ Strong Oracle, PL/SQL & stored procedures
✅ Snowflake/cloud data platforms
✅ Migration & data modernization experience

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🚀 Senior Manager - AI Security & Cybersecurity (1887) 8-Month Contract $150-170/hr in Toronto 🛡️Apply Now! ⬇️
👉 https://directitrecruiting.com/job/senior-manager-ai-security-and-cybersecurity-1887/

Are you ready to lead the secure adoption of cutting-edge AI in a dynamic banking environment? We are looking for a visionary leader to bridge the gap between innovation and security. 🔒

💼 The Gig:
📍 Location: Toronto (HYBRID – 3 days on-site) 🏢
⏳ Type: 8-month contract
💰 Rate: $150 - $170/hr | 40 hrs/week

🛠️ Who You Are:
• 10+ years in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, or Tech Risk.
• Deep expertise in AI Security, Cloud Security, & Security Architecture. ☁️
• Certified professional with designations like CISSP (NIST & ISO 42001 knowledge required). 📜
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear, business-focused communication.

🚀 Why You Should Apply:
• High Impact: Drive the security strategy for transformative technologies in a top-tier bank. 🏦
• Top-Tier Rate: Excellent compensation for your expertise. 💰
• Strategic Leadership: Shape the future of AI security and governance.

🔥 Hiring Full Stack Engineer – Capital Markets (1685) 12-Month Contract Hybrid Toronto 💰 Rate $90-100/hr Apply 👉 https://directitrecruiting.com/job/full-stack-engineer-capital-markets-1685/

📍 Hybrid Toronto: 3 days onsite/week
🏦 Focus: Systematic investment platforms, trading analytics, Azure, Snowflake, Python, C #, SQL development.

✅ Python, C #, SQL
✅ Azure, AKS, Snowflake
✅ Airflow, DBT, Astronomer
✅ Bloomberg API (BPIPE/DAPI)
✅ Capital Markets & Trading Systems

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🚨 Hiring Azure Data Migration Engineer (1882) 12-Month Contract Hybrid Toronto 💰 Rate $90-100/hr Apply 👉 https://directitrecruiting.com/job/azure-data-migration-eng-1882/

📍 Hybrid Toronto: 3 days onsite/week
⏱️ 12-month contract
💰 $90-100/hr
☁️ Focus: Azure Cloud migration, data engineering, Snowflake, AKS, Python

We’re looking for an experienced Azure Data Migration Engineer to support a high-impact Capital Markets cloud migration to Snowflake and Azure. If you bring strong hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL, SQL, Python, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Snowflake, Azure, and AKS, this could be a great fit.

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How to Answer: "Why Do You Want to Leave Your Job?" 💼 By Darla Somerville ✍️ For the full article 👉 https://directitrecruiting.com/2026/08/21/answer-why-do-you-want-to-leave-your-job/

Few interview questions carry as much weight—or as much anxiety—as the query about why you left your last role or why you are looking to leave your current one. 😰
Hiring managers ask this question to gauge your motivation, your professionalism, and your cultural fit. A strong answer is honest, concise, and forward-looking. It briefly explains the change, avoids criticizing past employers, and pivots quickly to what you are seeking in your next opportunity. 🎯

🚨🚨🚨Hiring: Vue.js Developer (1844) 6-Month Contract, HYBRID, 📍 Toronto, Ontario. 💰 Rate $75-80/hr 📩 Apply: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/vue-js-developer-1844/

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🚨 🚨 🚨 Hiring: FinOps Specialist – Cloud Data Cost Analytics (1884) Apply 👉 https://directitrecruiting.com/job/finops-1884/

💰 $70–$72/hr | 📅 12 months | 📍 Toronto hybrid, 3 days on-site | Banking

Seeking an experienced FinOps Specialist to analyze cloud spend, reconcile billing and usage data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and build clear reports and dashboards.

🔹 Skills: 5+ years in FinOps or cloud cost management; SQL, Excel, Power BI; AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud billing; cost allocation, forecasting, and stakeholder reporting. FOCP, FOCUS, SaaS, vendor management, or Python experience is an asset.

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