Job Title: Core Java Developer – Apache Spark & Python
Location: Montreal, QC
Work Model: Hybrid
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with 7–12+ years of experience, with strong Core Java and backend development, Must have 3+ years of Apache Spark and Python, strong SQL/Linux skills, and experience building distributed data-processing/analytical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable server-side applications using Core Java and Python.
- Develop and optimize large-scale data processing applications using Apache Spark.
- Design and implement data processing solutions for high-volume and complex datasets.
- Write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries and database solutions.
- Integrate analytical platforms and data processing systems with enterprise applications.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Apply strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and multithreading.
- Troubleshoot application, data processing, and system performance issues.
- Work extensively in Linux/Unix environments for application deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Participate in application architecture, technical design, and code reviews.
- Collaborate with business analysts, architects, data engineers, QA teams, and other stakeholders.
- Follow coding standards, security practices, design principles, and software development best practices.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, application releases, and overall application lifecycle management.
- Contribute to improving application scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience in Core Java development.
- Proven experience working with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
- Strong development experience with Python.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
- Solid working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
- Experience developing server-side applications and microservices.
- Experience designing and integrating analytical and data processing systems.
- Strong understanding of:
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Design
- Multithreading & Concurrency
- Exception Handling
- Performance Optimization
- Hands-on experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with large-scale data and high-performance applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem and related big-data technologies.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Experience in Financial Services or Capital Markets is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to design and develop scalable, high-performance solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong focus on code quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex production and application issues.
