Senior Big Data Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks a Senior Java Developer for a regulatory project in Toronto. The role involves software engineering expertise, focusing on the RM data pipeline applications. Join a diverse team and work on cutting-edge projects in a flexible hybrid environment.

Benefits

15 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Flexible hybrid policy

RRSP with employer’s contribution

On-demand Udemy access

Qualifications

• 10+ years backend application development experience in Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
• 5+ years in developing and optimizing Big Data applications using Java/Scala and Spark.

Responsibilities

• Developing, coding, testing, and debugging new software.
• Responsible for overall design, development, and team coordination.

Skills

Problem Solving

OOP

Data Structures

Algorithms

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Jenkins CI

Git

Job description

Job Description

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs, we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications, and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a passionate Senior Java Developer to join our team. This is a newly created position working on a regulatory project - RM (Risk Modernization), under GFT Programs. The primary focus of this role is to provide software engineering expertise, covering design, implementation, and support of the RM data pipeline applications, namely Aggregation of Market Risk and Market Data Shocks and Scenarios. Additional focus will be to work with other internal application development teams.

Additional Information

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $120k – CAD $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

1. A technical expert in developing, coding, testing, and debugging new software or making significant improvements to existing software.
2. Experience and expertise must be significant to support the software design phases.
3. Could be responsible for overall design, development, and team coordination on the business system/application.
4. Significant independent judgment is to be used and will be expected to act as a technical leader on projects.

Requirements:

1. Strong background in problem solving, OOP, data structures, and algorithms.
2. 10+ years backend application development experience in Java and Spring/Spring Boot.
3. 5+ years in developing and optimizing Big Data applications using Java/Scala and Spark on Cloudera/HDP.
4. Experience in developing/designing micro-service architecture.
5. Proven hands-on experience in containerization – Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.
6. Working knowledge of Jenkins CI, Git, CI/CD pipelines.
7. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders – business and technical.

Not required but preferred:

1. Experience in building end-to-end data pipelines on AWS/Azure and/or Databricks.
2. Experience in large-scale on-premises to Cloud migration projects.
3. Programming experience in Python (2+ years).

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting-edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions, and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S & INCLUSION STATEMENT

& Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, and an environment that is respectful to all. We believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, marital statuses, orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or others as protected by law.