Java/Spark Engineer

SGA Inc.

Tampa, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Big Data, Caching, Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR), Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Credit Processing, Credit Risk, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Sets, Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS), Enterprise Applications, Error Handling, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Genetics, GitHub, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), JDBC (Java Database Connectivity), Java, Leadership, Memory Management, MongoDB, Multithreaded Programming, MySQL, Neo4j, NoSQL, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Object Oriented Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Applications, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, SQL Databases, Sales Pipeline, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Staff Development, Stock Market, Stress Testing
LOCATION
Tampa, FL
POSTED
5 days ago
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java/Spark Engineer for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities :
  • Design, develop, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines for processing and analyzing large scale financial data built on Core Java and Apache Spark.
  • Lead projects for developing batch pipeline processes for credit risk analytics including, but not limited to, stress loss (GSST, CCAR) and expected credit loss (CECL, IFRS9, ICAAP)
  • Ensure the efficient storage of and retrieval of all risk data in our big data platform systems (Hadoop, Hive, Impala, Spark, etc.)
  • Implement best practices for spark performance tuning including, but not limited to, partitioning, caching, and memory management.
  • Maintain code quality through high-efficiency testing, CI/CD pipelines (Tekton, Harness), and version control (GitHub).
Required Skills:
  • 7+ years of experience in software development, specifically Core Java & Java 8 concepts (OOP, OOD, Collections, Exception Handling, JDBC, Multithreading, Streams, Lamda Expressions, Functional Interfaces, etc.).
  • 5+ years of experience in SQL/NoSQL database management systems (Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Couchbase, Neo4j)
  • 3+ years of experience leading/owning software development projects from beginning to end with multiple team members.
  • 2+ years of experience in Apache Spark (Java API) with good knowledge of Apache Spark concepts (RDD, DataFrame, Dataset, etc.)
  • Experience working in financial market and credit risk enterprise software systems including, but not limited to, scenario analysis and stress testing.
  • Experience with GitHub, Tekton, Harness, and other CI/CD pipeline technologies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced TechFin environment.
  • Experience with agentic AI tools (Devin, Claude, or Copilot)
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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