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 skilled Python PySpark Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong programming expertise in Python and experience with Apache Spark, particularly in data processing and analytics. This role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and processing large datasets to deliver actionable insights for our business.

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 $120k - $125k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement efficient data processing pipelines using PySpark to handle large volumes of data.

• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Develop and optimize Spark jobs for performance and scalability.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in Python to support data processing tasks.

• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for business improvement.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data processing and integration.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in coding and software development.

• Stay up to date with the latest developments in PySpark and big data technologies.

Requirements:

You are:

• Proven experience as a Python Developer, with a strong focus on PySpark and big data processing.

• Solid understanding of Apache Spark architecture and its components.

• Proficiency in writing efficient and optimized queries in SQL.

• Experience with data storage technologies such as Hadoop, HDFS, or cloud-based data solutions (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Data Lake).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

It would be great if you also had:

• Banking Domain

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

We can offer you 

• 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 to fit your schedule  

• 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.

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