Title: Data Developer - Scala, Akka, Spark, Python, Hadoop

Position Type: Contract

Duration: Initial 12-month contract

Client Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid - up to 4 days per week in office

Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

About the Engagement
Akkodis is partnering with a leading Bank and Capital Markets organization to engage an experienced Data Developer to support the XVA & CCR Data Development Team in Toronto.

This role is focused on designing, building, and maintaining scalable data platforms and distributed processing solutions that support critical trading, risk, and analytics functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing high-performance data pipelines, real-time processing capabilities, and enterprise data solutions within a complex Capital Markets environment.

Working closely with development teams, quantitative analysts, risk stakeholders, and platform engineering groups, you will help deliver robust, reliable, and scalable data products that power business-critical applications and analytics.

Services to be Provided

Design and develop distributed data processing solutions using Scala, Python, and Apache Spark

Build and maintain large-scale batch and real-time data pipelines

Support and enhance real-time processing platforms built on Scala, Spark, and Akka

Develop and maintain ETL processes that integrate data from multiple sources across the enterprise

Optimize Spark applications for performance, scalability, and reliability

Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions

Ensure data quality,



integrity, and availability through testing, monitoring, and automation

Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD processes and cloud-based deployments

Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices

Support the ongoing evolution of data platform architecture and engineering capabilities

At least 4+ years of Data development experience

Strong hands‑on experience with Scala, Apache Spark, and Python

Advanced SQL development skills

Experience building and supporting enterprise‑scale ETL and data pipeline solutions

Strong understanding of distributed systems and large‑scale data processing architectures

Experience with Hadoop and related big data technologies

Hands‑on experience with the Akka framework

Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases

Understanding of REST and gRPC communication protocols

Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments

Additional Skills in some of the Following Areas would be a Plus:

Experience with Kafka or Confluent

Experience with Hive and HBase

Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes





Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Experience with C# , particularly for Excel add‑in development

Familiarity with Databricks, ADLS, BigQuery, Dremio, or similar data platforms

Experience with event‑driven architectures and real‑time analytics

Understanding of data governance, security, and platform operational best practices

Exposure to machine learning and data science workflows

Ideal Background

We are particularly interested in candidates with solid Scala, Akka, and Spark expertise, and a proven track record of building and supporting large‑scale distributed data platforms.

Previous experience within Capital Markets , including exposure to trading, risk, XVA, or Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) data environments, is considered a significant asset.

Important
This is a business‑to‑business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility:
At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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📌 Data Developer - Scala / Akka / Spark (Ontario)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Ontario