Senior Java/Scala Backend Engineer – Spark Data Platform

Bourne Search Ltd; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build scalable backend services using Java or Scala. This hands-on position involves architecting distributed Spark applications and providing end-to-end delivery in a complex enterprise environment. Ideal candidates will have strong backend development experience, be comfortable working in regulated settings, and possess effective communication skills across global teams. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to overall platform architecture.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience in Java or Scala.
• Experience operating within structured SDLC environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend services using Java or Scala.
• Architect and develop distributed Spark applications.
• Work across the full feature lifecycle: architecture, development, testing, deployment.

Skills

Java

Scala

SQL technologies

Microsoft Azure Databricks

GenAI tools

Hadoop

Agile

Scrum

Problem-solving

Job description

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build scalable backend services using Java or Scala. This hands-on position involves architecting distributed Spark applications and providing end-to-end delivery in a complex enterprise environment. Ideal candidates will have strong backend development experience, be comfortable working in regulated settings, and possess effective communication skills across global teams. The role also includes mentoring junior engineers and contributing to overall platform architecture.