Java/Spark Developer

Pay Rate: $67.00 - $71.00 per hour, negotiable based upon years of experienceSummary: Global Financial Firm located in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Java Spark Developer for a contract role. This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule with expectations to be in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement. Reliable internet, computer, and smartphone are required for remote access into company systems during remote work. Responsibilities: Develop and optimize scalable Java Spark-based data pipelines for processing and analyzing large scale financial data. Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling, pricing, and regulatory compliance. Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval using Big Data technologies. Implement best practices for spark performance tuning including partition, caching, and memory management. Maintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins). Work on batch processing frameworks for Market risk analytics. Requirements: 7 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in Java Spark and Big Data frameworks. Experience working in financial markets, risk management, and financial instruments. Familiarity with market risk concepts including VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis, and stress testing. Hands-on experience with Hadoop and Spark. Required Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and Java Spark with knowledge of core spark concepts (RDDs, Dataframes, Spark Streaming, etc.). Proficiency in Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent problem-solving skills and strong mathematical and analytical mindset. Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment.

Created: 2026-03-10