Java Python Senior Software Developer

Elsevier; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier in Montreal is seeking a software engineer to contribute to the Research Data Platform, primarily using Java or Python to harvest and transform datasets feeding our data products.

You will work with large data sets, contribute code, debug, and participate in reviews, collaborating with teams to deliver reliable, scalable data processing.

A bilingual English/French speaker in the Montreal area is expected, with a focus on quality and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Java/Python development experience.
• Experience with listed data tech stack including Kafka, Kubernetes, RDF/JSON-LD, Databricks, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Airflow or Iceberg.
• Bilingual in English and French; Montreal area knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop in Java or Python to support RDP initiatives.
• Contribute code, debug, and participate in code reviews.
• Process and transform large datasets for harvesting through internal systems.

Skills

Java

Python

Spring Boot

XML

SQL

UNIX

Agile

English & French

Tools

Confluent Kafka

Kubernetes

Linked-Data/RDF/JSON-LD

Databricks

Terraform

Github Actions

Apache Airflow

Apache Iceberg

Job description

Our Technology teams use cutting-edge technologies to build products and systems to advance science and health. We provide our customers with powerful digital solutions, helping them to research the biggest problems facing the world today. We work to build a culture that values excellent DevOps: speed, agility, cost savings and higher quality.

About the Role

You will contribute towards Elsevier’s Research Data Platform (RDP). Our team’s primary focus within the RDP is on harvesting and transforming datasets to feed Elsevier’s data products.

Responsibilities

• Working primarily in Java or Python to drive critical initiatives within Elsevier’s Research Data Platform (RDP)
• Contributing code to new and existing projects, debug, take part in code reviews.
• Working with large data sets to harvest and process data through our internal systems, fueling core Elsevier products.

Requirements

• Possess current and extensive Java/Python Development skills. Beyond Python and Java experience, we work with the following technologies regularly: Confluent Kafka, Kubernetes, Linked-Data/RDF/JSON-LD, Databricks, Terraform, Github Actions, Apache Airflow, and Apache Iceberg. Experience with any of them is a plus.
• Have proficiency with data manipulation languages.
• Have ability to work with data models.
• Experience in in development languages including but not limited to: Java, Spring Boot, XML, SQL, and UNIX.
• Have basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Have ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
• Bilingual - Ability to communicate professionally in both English and French. Located in the Montreal area.