{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"736ca6bdbfbc0dbf8a0ae5f4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/736ca6bdbfbc0dbf8a0ae5f4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/736ca6bdbfbc0dbf8a0ae5f4","title":"Apache Spark Developer","description":"About The Role\n\nThis position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.\n\nFDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.\n\nFDM is seeking a located in Jersey City to support a project in the banking sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 Months but may be extended.\n\nThis role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.\n\nAbout You\n\nSenior Apache Spark Developer:\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Apache Spark Developer to help build and expand our next-generation data processing platform. This role will focus on designing and developing distributed data processing solutions using Apache Spark while leveraging an existing enterprise Kafka ecosystem.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a critical role in scaling our data processing capabilities, enabling cloud adoption, and supporting strategic migration initiatives involving Databricks and AWS. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-volume, mission-critical data platforms processing large-scale real-time and batch workloads.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and optimize Spark-based applications for large-scale data processing.\nBuild streaming and batch data solutions leveraging Apache Kafka and Apache Spark.\nDevelop reusable frameworks and components supporting enterprise data engineering initiatives.\nSupport migration efforts from on-premises data platforms to Databricks and AWS.\nCollaborate with architects and platform engineers to implement cloud-native data solutions.\nOptimize Spark jobs for performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.\nParticipate in system design, code reviews, testing, and production support activities.\nImplement CI/CD, monitoring, and observability practices for distributed data applications.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Spark, Kafka, Databricks, and cloud environments and with other enterprise messaging systems.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n5+ years of hands-on development experience with Apache Spark.\nStrong expertise in:\nSpark SQL\nStructured Streaming\nDataFrames/Datasets\nPerformance tuning and optimization\nExperience integrating Spark with Apache Kafka.\nStrong development skills in:\nJava\nPython\nExperience designing and supporting large-scale distributed systems.\nSolid understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented design, and testing practices.\nExperience working with relational and distributed data platforms.\nBachelor’s Degree\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nDatabricks experience (SQL).\nAWS experience, including services such as:\nS3\nEMR\nGlue\nLambda\nECS/EKS\nExperience supporting large-scale cloud migration initiatives.\nExperience with lakehouse architectures and modern data platform patterns.\nExperience handling multi-terabyte or petabyte-scale datasets.\nFinancial services or regulated industry experience.\n\nAbout Us\n\nAbout FDM\n\nFDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.\n\nWith 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.\n\n Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe\n 25,000+ careers launched – and counting\n 300+ trusted client partners\n\nCommitted to Equal Opportunities\n\nTech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.\n\nAdditional Considerations\n\nFDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.","company":"Fdm Group","rawCompany":"fdm group","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-02T13:27:48.895Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Apache Spark Developer","description":"About The Role\n\nThis position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.\n\nFDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.\n\nFDM is seeking a located in Jersey City to support a project in the banking sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 Months but may be extended.\n\nThis role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.\n\nAbout You\n\nSenior Apache Spark Developer:\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Apache Spark Developer to help build and expand our next-generation data processing platform. 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We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.\n\nWith 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.\n\n Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe\n 25,000+ careers launched – and counting\n 300+ trusted client partners\n\nCommitted to Equal Opportunities\n\nTech careers should be for everyone. With 75+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.\n\nAdditional Considerations\n\nFDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. 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