Java Spark Developer

Pay Rate: $67 - $71 Negotiable based upon years of experienceGlobal Financial Firm located in IRVING, TX has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Java Spark DeveloperSummary:Contract opportunity with a global financial firm located in Irving, TXHybrid schedule with 3 days in-office weeklyReliable internet, computer, and smartphone required for remote workResponsibilities:Develop and optimize scalable Java Spark-based data pipelines for processing and analyzing large-scale financial dataDesign and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling, pricing, and regulatory complianceEnsure efficient data storage and retrieval using Big DataImplement best practices for Spark performance tuning including partition, caching, and memory managementMaintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins)Work on batch processing frameworks for Market risk analyticsRequirements:7 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in Java Spark and Big Data frameworksStrong proficiency in Python and Java Spark with knowledge of core Spark concepts (RDDs, Dataframes, Spark Streaming, etc.)Experience working in financial markets, risk management, and financial instrumentsFamiliarity with market risk concepts including VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis, and stress testingHands-on experience with Hadoop and SparkProficiency with Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelinesExcellent problem-solving skills and strong mathematical and analytical mindsetAbility to work in a fast-paced financial environment