Sr Java Big Data Developer - Mississauga, Canada

Photon; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Canada is seeking a seasoned professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience in applications development, particularly within the Bigdata ecosystem. Proficiency in Java (core) 1.8 or above and Apache Spark is critical. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in managing technology teams. Excellent communication and programming abilities are essential for this role, which also values Unix/Python shell scripting experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in applications development.
• Expertise in Bigdata ecosystem using Cloudera Distribution, Spark, and Map Reduce.
• Hands-on experience with Java (core) 1.8 or above, focusing on advanced data structures.
• Good analytical skills and understanding of large datasets with no SQL joins.

Skills

Applications development

Bigdata ecosystem expertise

Java (core) 1.8

Apache Spark

Data analysis and programming

Knowledge of Hadoop

Junit/Testing frameworks

Unix/Python shell scripting

Global technology team management

Communication skills

Job description

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in applications development
• Expertise in Bigdata ecosystem (Cloudera Distribution) using spark and Map Reduce
• Java (core) 1.8 or above - Hands-on experience (advanced concepts of data structures, memory management and design patterns)
• Apache Spark - Hands on (preferable on Java spark)
• Bigdata ecosystem (Good understanding of Hadoop, preferable cloud era distribution), exposure to Hive, Impala, Yarn, Kafka
• Good Data analysis and programing skills and understanding of large datasets (no sql joins)
• Good knowledge of Java and spark architecture and design principles
• Good experience in Junit/Testing frameworks
• Unix/Python shell scripting experience is a big plus
• Experience managing global technology teams
• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Good communication skills