Job Description Job Description: Role: Software Engineer Location: Montreal; Hybrid 3 days a week in office We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in Core Java, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, and Linux to design, develop, and support scalable server-side applications and analytical data processing systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building high-performance applications, integrating analytical platforms, and working with large-scale data processing frameworks.

Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance, scalable server-side applications using Core Java and Python. - Build and optimize large-scale data processing solutions using Apache Spark. - Develop and maintain database solutions, write complex SQL queries, and optimize database performance. - Design and integrate analytical systems to process and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, architects, data engineers, and QA teams to deliver robust solutions. - Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and system performance issues. - Work in Linux environments for application deployment, monitoring, and support activities. - Participate in application architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions. - Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and software development best practices. - Support CI/CD processes and application lifecycle management.





Required Skills & Qualifications - 510 years of hands-on experience in software development and analytical system integration. - Strong programming expertise in Core Java. - Hands-on experience with Apache Spark for distributed data processing. - Strong development experience in Python. - Proficiency in SQL and relational databases. - Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems. - Experience in application/server-side development and microservices-based architectures. - Experience designing, building, and integrating analytical and data processing systems. - Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design principles, and multithreading. - Experience with RESTful APIs and system integration. - Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem technologies. - Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Dev

Ops practices. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Key Competencies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapid-paced environment. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. - Nice to Have: Financial Services / Capital Markets domain experience.

Requirements 60-70

📌 Senior Java Backend Developer – Apache Spark, Python & Data Processing Systems (Montreal)
🏢 Astra North Infoteck
📍 Montreal