Java Apache Spark / Scala Developer

We have two open roles for Java + Spark and Java + Scala.

Role- Java Apache Spark Lead

Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Development Lead to guide and mentor a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Java, Scala, Apache Spark, and ETL batch frameworks, with proven leadership skills to drive end-to-end delivery of scalable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of developers and data engineers in designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions.
• Architect and oversee development of ETL batch pipelines using Spark and related frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership in Java/Scala programming for backend services and data processing.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Drive automation, CI/CD integration, and deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems and ensure high availability.
• Align development efforts with business goals and timelines in an onsite leadership capacity.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming expertise in Java and Scala.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (batch processing, distributed computing).
• Deep knowledge of ETL batch frameworks (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Spark ETL, custom frameworks).
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and large-scale data pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and big data ecosystems (HDFS, Hive, Kafka).
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage onsite teams and coordinate with offshore PODs.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to streaming frameworks (Spark Streaming, Flink, Kafka Streams).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Prior experience as a technical lead or architect in data-intensive projects.

Role- Java Scala Developer at Mississauga (On-site)

Domain Skills:

1. KYC / AML expertise
2. Client Onboarding & Lifecycle Management

Technical Skills:

• Java Full Stack development (Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Angular/React)
• Strong Core Java and functional programming
• 5+ Years Scala experience - Mandate
• Low-latency, high-throughput API development
• Data modeling (relational and NoSQL databases Oracle, MongoDB)
• PL/SQL, SQL, and Performance Tuning expertise
• Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and clean code (Core Java, J2EE, Collections, Multithreading)
• API integration (third-party libraries, security)
• Solid System Design skills
• Reusable components/services development
• Code reviews, unit testing, CI/CD

Technical Skills (Good to Have):

• AI/ML, LLMs, Elasticsearch, Kafka, GraphQL
• OpenShift, Redis/Hazelcast
• Distributed, multi-tier application experience
• High-performance, scalable application experience

Soft Skills:

1. Strong communication and stakeholder management
2. Analytical mindset with attention to data accuracy and integrity
3. Ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams