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 seeking a talented Java Spark Developer to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Apache Spark, Java programming, and data analytics, playing a key role in building scalable data pipelines and analytics platforms.

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 Mississauga, ON is CAD $110k - CAD $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Spark-based data processing applications using Java.
• Design efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load large datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists and data engineers to implement analytics solutions.
• Optimize Spark jobs for performance and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Spark and Java applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
• Stay updated with latest trends in big data technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in developing applications with Java.
• Strong knowledge of Apache Spark (Spark Core, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming).
• Experience working with big data technologies like Hadoop, HDFS, Hive is a plus.
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts.
• Experience with data serialization formats such as JSON, Avro, Parquet.
• Knowledge of SQL and data modeling.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Spark performance tuning.
• Knowledge of other big data tools (Kafka, Flink, etc.).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

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.

S YNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual 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 the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.