Java Spark Backend Developer

Position Overview

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Java Spark Backend Developer.

Work Mode: Hybrid

Pay Rate Range: $84.00 - $89.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

• Deeply hands-on development while leading technical design and implementation of key components of the Market Risk platform.
• Communicate regularly with product leads across the technology organization and discuss opportunities for improvement to existing and future technology solutions.
• Implement scalable and high-performance computing solutions for computing market risk & providing analysis capabilities.
• Implement containerized deployment and integrate with modern data platforms such as Snowflake for cloud-based data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global counterparts to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve efficiency and response time.
• Partner with Risk, Model Governance, and Compliance stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are accurately implemented in market risk technology.
• Work in an Agile development environment, ensuring timely and efficient product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers in the squad.

• Expert level knowledge of core Java concepts and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Microservices and well-versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Spark (with Java).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Extensive development expertise in building high‑scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
• Knowledge of containerized deployments and cloud‑native architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile software development and Dev Ops best practices.
• Experience with caching solutions like Pinot, Redis, etc.
• Experience with relational and/or document‑oriented databases.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.
• Ability to translate business and analytical requirements into efficient technical solutions.
• Ability to guide junior staff, influence technical direction, and manage multiple initiatives in parallel.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience building large‑scale, production‑grade systems, with demonstrated depth in Java-based backend development and distributed system design.
• Background in financial services, especially within Market Risk or Fin Tech.

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Self‑starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently.
• Ability to align technology with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.