Big Data Cloud Developer

onepoint; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation firm based in Montreal is seeking a Big Data Cloud Developer. The role involves working with a global team on a data lake platform utilizing Microsoft Azure, ensuring high security and stability. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Java development and familiarity with Big Data technologies. The position offers hybrid work flexibility and a strong focus on individual growth.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation starting in the first year

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Employer contributions to a group RRSP

Flexible work arrangements

Modern office space with refreshments

Annual tech equipment allowance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in development and architecture.
• Extensive experience with Big Data technologies.
• Good experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Good practical knowledge of Terraform and PowerShell/Bash.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify future needs and improvements, design solutions to be validated.
• Test and evaluate new Azure technologies with security teams.
• Participate in solution implementation and build automation.
• Train project teams on data integration and transformation.
• Participate in production support.

Skills

Java development

Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Kafka)

Microsoft Azure cloud technologies

Apache Spark

RDBMS (Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL)

Terraform

PowerShell/Bash

DevOps tools (git, GitHub, Jira, Docker, Jenkins)

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent technical certifications

Job description

About Onepoint
Onepoint is a key architect behind the major transformations of businesses and public sector organizations.
We support our clients from strategy through to technological implementation—always aiming to think beyond the obvious. We are committed to principles of Economic, Social, Environmental, and Technological Responsibility (RESET), with the goal of creating new ways of working, new business models, and smart, forward-thinking environments.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve grown into a leading player in digital transformation, with more than 3,500 employees across Europe, Tunisia, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

What We Look For
COURAGE – AUTHENTICITY – OPENNESS – COMMITMENT – ELEGANCE
These are the values that unite our people at Onepoint.
We work with passionate individuals who are eager to share their expertise within open, collaborative teams. They show initiative, challenge themselves, and grow through continuous learning.
At the heart of Onepoint are genuine human connections and a deep respect for our environment. We strive for excellence and believe in bringing our best to every client.

Job description

As a Big Data Cloud Developer, you will be part of a global core team based in Montreal and Paris, with multiple responsibilities related to our data lake platform on Microsoft Azure. As a member of the team, you will be the main point of contact for projects in the AMER region, working with teams using the platform for various business lines.

This data lake platform uses various open-source technologies, such as Spark and Kafka, but also relies on Azure-specific technologies, such as Azure Storage, HDInsight, Synapse, Fabric, AKS, etc.

The platform is self-service, with as much automation as possible, with high security requirements due to our regulated environment, while keeping in mind stability for critical business processes.

You will participate in designing the evolution of the platform and the transformation of projects, as well as implementation and production support. You will also provide your expertise for the integration of projects on the platform.

Your Big Data skills are as important as your Azure skills in this context, as well as a good understanding of performance and security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Identify future needs and improvements, design solutions to be validated with the rest of the team;
• Test and evaluate new Azure technologies, working with the security team and Microsoft teams to make them available in our secure environment;
• Participate in the implementation of the solution, build automation and monitoring for a stable self-service offering;
• Provide training on the state of the art in data;
• Help data project teams integrate and transform on/into Azure;
• Train other team members and advise other teams on the implementation of their Big Data projects;
• Participate in production support, with overtime if necessary, and communicate incidents to our AMER users.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in development and architecture with Java, building multi-threaded applications and APIs.
• Extensive experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Kafka, and/or Azure Kubernetes Service, and OpenTable formats such as Delta or Iceberg.
• Good experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, such as Azure Storage, Azure Synapse, and Azure AI search.
• Good experience with Apache Spark.
• Previous experience with Oracle SQL or PostgreSQL or a similar RDBMS background.
• Good practical knowledge of the following: Terraform, PowerShell/Bash.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery using modern DevOps tools and workflows such as git, GitHub, Jira, Docker, and Jenkins.
• Degree in computer science, DEC, or equivalent technical certifications

French and English are required. The ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will be required to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners outside of Quebec.

Only candidates legally authorized to work for any employer in Canada will be considered.

Why Join Onepoint?

• A minimum of 3 weeks’ vacation starting in your first year
• Comprehensive group insurance plan with generous employer contributions
• Employer contributions to a group RRSP
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid, remote, or in-office
• A welcoming, modern office space with fresh fruit, coffee, beverages, occasional team lunches, and more
• Annual tech equipment allowance
• Flexible schedules and a balanced work environment
• Career growth opportunities, including training, certifications, online or in-person learning, and access to the Onepoint Academy
• A global network of experts who love sharing knowledge
• A people-centred culture focused on individual growth and a strong sense of belonging