Big Data Developer / Lead

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Position Description:

We are Canada's largest independent information technology services firm, and after 45 years, we're still growing! Join Canada's largest IT Company as a "Lead Big Data Developer" in our Banking Services Division.

Location - Downtown Toronto (Hybrid - 4 days office and 1 day remote)

Seeking a Lead Big Data Developer to design and deliver scalable data solutions, multithreaded applications, and shared frameworks. The role involves leading data pipeline development, ensuring performance and security compliance, and collaborating across teams to resolve integration challenges. Strong expertise in Big Data technologies, cloud platforms, and technical leadership is essential.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable Big Data solutions, including data pipelines, distributed processing, and storage systems.
• Architect and implement multithreaded applications with a focus on performance, security, and system integration.
• Drive the development of shared frameworks, utilities, and services to support enterprise-wide data engineering needs.
• Apply deep expertise in Big Data technologies to enable efficient data mining, analysis, visualization, and integration.
• Ensure solutions follow Object-Oriented and Service-Oriented design principles, promoting modularity and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges and ensure alignment with technical and business requirements.
• Perform capacity planning, system sizing, and performance tuning to optimize data infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, fostering best practices and continuous improvement.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Experience: 8+ years
• Big Data: Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem(HDFS, Hive, Yarn).
• Programming : Expert in Scala and Java
• Backend :Spring Boot, RESTful APIs
• Database : Microsoft SQL Server(MSSQL)
• Nice to have : Experience in migrating on-premise applications to cloud (Azure/AWS), familiarity with machine-learning concepts and workflows

Skills:

·  Apache Spark
·  Application Design
·  Application Development
·  Financial Services
·  Java
·  MS SQL Server
·  Object Oriented Programming
·  Systems Analysis
·  Technical Analysis
·  Waterfall Model
·  Web Application Development

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.