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Senior Java Spark Backend Developer Location: Montreal Experience Level: Senior (7+ Years)
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems.
The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of enterprise Java development experience, a strong background in big data processing using Apache Spark, and a passion for engineering excellence. While this is primarily a backend role, knowledge of Angular UI is a plus.
Key Responsibilities: System Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and microservices-based backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. Data Processing: Architect and optimize large-scale, distributed data processing pipelines using Apache Spark. Database Management: Write complex SQL/NoSQL queries and optimize database performance for high-throughput applications. API Development: Design and implement secure, well-documented RESTful APIs. Mentorship & Code Quality: Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps to deliver seamless end-to-end features.
Required Technical Skills & Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience primarily focused on backend engineering. Core Java: Deep expertise in Java (Java 8/11/17+), including multithreading, concurrency, memory management, and design patterns. Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data). Big Data Frameworks: Proven track record of building and tuning production-grade data pipelines using Apache Spark (Core, SQL, or Streaming). Databases: Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Tools & DevOps: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions), Maven/Gradle, and Docker.
Nice-to-Have Skills: Frontend Knowledge: Familiarity or hands-on experience with Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, state management), enabling smooth full-stack collaboration. Cloud Platforms: Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Container Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in an agile environment. Proven ability to take ownership of projects from concept to deployment
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About Apptad Inc
Apptad is Data and Business Analytics consulting company that enables large enterprises tame modern data complexities (variety, volume, velocity, and quality) to extract maximum value from its data assets. With more than 500 specialized data and analytics engineers across 10+ locations in US and India, Apptad is uniquely positioned to provide high quality consulting services in areas of cloud migration, core data platforms (customer and product), intelligent automations, business intelligence, data quality and governance, UX and UI and augmented intelligence.
Committed to deliver value beyond SOWs, Apptad customized engagement model has helped it serve 100's of customers with highest customer satisfaction score compared to its peers. Apptad is proud to boast of more than 95% customer retention rate over last 5 years. At the same time, tailored HR policies coupled with industry leading upskilling program has enable Apptad to clock less than 5 per cent attrition rate, something to envy about in current job market.
With its 20+ templatized offerings, expertise with 50+ technologies and 10+ practice communities, Apptad has been go-to partner for many of our long-term customers. Discover more about Apptad at www.apptad.com
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Senior Java Spark Backend Developer Location: Montreal Experience Level: Senior (7+ Years)
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems.
The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of enterprise Java development experience, a strong background in big data processing using Apache Spark, and a passion for engineering excellence. While this is primarily a backend role, knowledge of Angular UI is a plus.
Key Responsibilities: System Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and microservices-based backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. Data Processing: Architect and optimize large-scale, distributed data processing pipelines using Apache Spark. Database Management: Write complex SQL/NoSQL queries and optimize database performance for high-throughput applications. API Development: Design and implement secure, well-documented RESTful APIs. Mentorship & Code Quality: Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level developers. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps to deliver seamless end-to-end features.
Required Technical Skills & Qualifications: Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience primarily focused on backend engineering. Core Java: Deep expertise in Java (Java 8/11/17+), including multithreading, concurrency, memory management, and design patterns. Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data). Big Data Frameworks: Proven track record of building and tuning production-grade data pipelines using Apache Spark (Core, SQL, or Streaming). Databases: Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Tools & DevOps: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions), Maven/Gradle, and Docker.
Nice-to-Have Skills: Frontend Knowledge: Familiarity or hands-on experience with Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, state management), enabling smooth full-stack collaboration. Cloud Platforms: Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Container Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in an agile environment. Proven ability to take ownership of projects from concept to deployment
Not the right fit? Search for Java Spark Developer jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About Apptad Inc
Apptad is Data and Business Analytics consulting company that enables large enterprises tame modern data complexities (variety, volume, velocity, and quality) to extract maximum value from its data assets. With more than 500 specialized data and analytics engineers across 10+ locations in US and India, Apptad is uniquely positioned to provide high quality consulting services in areas of cloud migration, core data platforms (customer and product), intelligent automations, business intelligence, data quality and governance, UX and UI and augmented intelligence.
Committed to deliver value beyond SOWs, Apptad customized engagement model has helped it serve 100's of customers with highest customer satisfaction score compared to its peers. Apptad is proud to boast of more than 95% customer retention rate over last 5 years. At the same time, tailored HR policies coupled with industry leading upskilling program has enable Apptad to clock less than 5 per cent attrition rate, something to envy about in current job market.
With its 20+ templatized offerings, expertise with 50+ technologies and 10+ practice communities, Apptad has been go-to partner for many of our long-term customers. Discover more about Apptad at www.apptad.com