Senior Java Backend Developer – Apache Spark, Python & Data Processing Systems
About the role
Job Description: Role: Software Engineer Location: Montreal; Hybrid 3 days a week in office We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in Core Java, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, and Linux to design, develop, and support scalable server-side applications and analytical data processing systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building high-performance applications, integrating analytical platforms, and working with large-scale data processing frameworks. Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable server-side applications using Core Java and Python.
- Build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions using Apache Spark.
- Develop and maintain database solutions, write complex SQL queries, and optimize database performance.
- Design and integrate analytical systems to process and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, data engineers, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system performance issues.
- Work in Linux environments for application deployment, monitoring, and support activities.
- Participate in application architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and software development best practices.
- Support CI/CD processes and application lifecycle management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–10 years of hands-on experience in software development and analytical system integration.
- Strong programming expertise in Core Java.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
- Strong development experience in Python.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
- Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Experience in application/server-side development and microservices-based architectures.
- Experience designing, building, and integrating analytical and data processing systems.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design principles, and multithreading.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and system integration.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem technologies.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
- Nice to Have: Financial Services / Capital Markets domain experience.
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About Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra - North Infoteck Inc.
Agile - Systems - Technologies - Resources - Applications
Apply for Jobs@ https://careers.astra-north.com/jobs/
We are a global information technology services, management consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Canada. Astra North helps clients navigate the ever-changing complex information technology landscape with its portfolio of IT consulting services, managed services and staffing and talent management solutions.
The core challenge facing many businesses in their IT functions is the increasing shortage of talent across the globe and its resultant impact on productivity. To overcome this challenge Astra-North provides its clients with a single source Integrated Recruitment Process Outsourcing - iRPO Service. Astra-North works as a specialist strategic partner for its clients by providing the best talent pool of IT Professionals on contract hire, permanent hire or managed services basis through its comprehensive and integrated recruitment, staff augmentation, workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services programs which are customized for individual client needs. Astra North Staffing Services include managing programs that are in compliance with matters focussing on careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology and outsourcing, budgeting and metrics, IT staffing management best practices and global staffing management issues.
Our technical service extends the entire software development lifecycle from Consulting, Business Process Analysis, Requirement Mapping, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing to Implementation and Support. Astra-North Infoteck has expertise in building, maintaining and reengineering IT solutions to meet its client’s evolving needs.We help clients become agile to meet and exceed their goals.
Astra-North ~ Conquering Today's Challenges, Achieving Tomorrow's Vision!
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Senior Java Backend Developer – Apache Spark, Python & Data Processing Systems
About the role
Job Description: Role: Software Engineer Location: Montreal; Hybrid 3 days a week in office We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in Core Java, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, and Linux to design, develop, and support scalable server-side applications and analytical data processing systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building high-performance applications, integrating analytical platforms, and working with large-scale data processing frameworks. Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable server-side applications using Core Java and Python.
- Build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions using Apache Spark.
- Develop and maintain database solutions, write complex SQL queries, and optimize database performance.
- Design and integrate analytical systems to process and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, data engineers, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system performance issues.
- Work in Linux environments for application deployment, monitoring, and support activities.
- Participate in application architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and software development best practices.
- Support CI/CD processes and application lifecycle management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–10 years of hands-on experience in software development and analytical system integration.
- Strong programming expertise in Core Java.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing.
- Strong development experience in Python.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases.
- Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Experience in application/server-side development and microservices-based architectures.
- Experience designing, building, and integrating analytical and data processing systems.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design principles, and multithreading.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and system integration.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem technologies.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
- Nice to Have: Financial Services / Capital Markets domain experience.
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About Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Astra - North Infoteck Inc.
Agile - Systems - Technologies - Resources - Applications
Apply for Jobs@ https://careers.astra-north.com/jobs/
We are a global information technology services, management consulting and outsourcing company headquartered in Canada. Astra North helps clients navigate the ever-changing complex information technology landscape with its portfolio of IT consulting services, managed services and staffing and talent management solutions.
The core challenge facing many businesses in their IT functions is the increasing shortage of talent across the globe and its resultant impact on productivity. To overcome this challenge Astra-North provides its clients with a single source Integrated Recruitment Process Outsourcing - iRPO Service. Astra-North works as a specialist strategic partner for its clients by providing the best talent pool of IT Professionals on contract hire, permanent hire or managed services basis through its comprehensive and integrated recruitment, staff augmentation, workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing and managed services programs which are customized for individual client needs. Astra North Staffing Services include managing programs that are in compliance with matters focussing on careers, communications, legal and regulatory issues, technology and outsourcing, budgeting and metrics, IT staffing management best practices and global staffing management issues.
Our technical service extends the entire software development lifecycle from Consulting, Business Process Analysis, Requirement Mapping, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing to Implementation and Support. Astra-North Infoteck has expertise in building, maintaining and reengineering IT solutions to meet its client’s evolving needs.We help clients become agile to meet and exceed their goals.
Astra-North ~ Conquering Today's Challenges, Achieving Tomorrow's Vision!