Python/Spark Developer

Job Description

Python/Spark Developer:
On behalf of our Financial Services client, Procom is searching for a Python/Spark Developer for a 7 month contract role. This position is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at our client’s Mississauga office.

Python/Spark Developer - Job Description:
Seeking a Core Python Engineer with expertise in big data processing, particularly within the TechFin industry. This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines for credit risk calculations and regulatory reporting.

Python/Spark Developer - Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines for processing and analyzing large-scale financial data
• Lead projects for developing batch pipeline processes for credit risk analytics including stress loss and expected credit loss
• Ensure efficient storage and retrieval of all risk data in our big data platform systems
• Implement best practices for Spark performance tuning
• Maintain code quality through high-efficiency testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control

Python/Spark Developer - Mandatory Skills:
• 7+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years of hands-on Python and Apache Spark development
• Experience building backend applications and services using Python
• Strong SQL skills with enterprise databases
• Experience leading software development projects
• Experience working in financial market and credit risk enterprise software systems
• Experience with GitHub, Tekton, Harness, and other CI/CD pipeline technologies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced TechFin environment

Python/Spark Developer – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Experience with NoSQL platforms
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools
• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Teamwork orientation

Python/Spark Developer – Assignment Length:
This is a 7 months contract with an opportunity to go Full-time permanent.

Python/Spark Developer - Start Date:
ASAP.

Python/Spark Developer - Assignment Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office.

This employer uses both human and technology-assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.