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Java Spark Developer

BuzzClan LLCNew York, NY🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This role offers an exciting opportunity to architect and build high-performance backend systems using Java and Apache Spark, significantly impacting scalable data processing pipelines. You'll thrive here if you have extensive enterprise Java experience and a passion for engineering excellence, with the chance to mentor others and contribute to a reputable company. Apply to leverage your backend expertise and drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeContract
Work modeOn Site
LocationNew York, NY, United States
DockerGCPMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLRxJSSQLSpringSpring BootAWSAgileAngularApacheApache SparkAzureCassandraGitGitHub ActionsJavaJenkinsKubernetesPostgreSQLTypeScriptCI/CDMaven

Job description

Sr Java Spark Developer
Location: Fifth Avenue, NYC, NY 10175
Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Backend Developer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems.
The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of enterprise Java development experience, a strong background in big data processing using Apache Spark, and a passion for engineering excellence. While this is primarily a backend role, knowledge of Angular UI is a plus.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • System Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy robust, scalable, and microservices-based backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Data Processing: Architect and optimize large-scale, distributed data processing pipelines using Apache Spark.
  • Database Management: Write complex SQL/NoSQL queries and optimize database performance for high-throughput applications.
  • API Development: Design and implement secure, well-documented RESTful APIs.
  • Mentorship & Code Quality: Lead code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps to deliver seamless end-to-end features.

 

    Required Technical Skills & Qualifications

    • Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience primarily focused on backend engineering.
    • Core Java: Deep expertise in Java (Java 8/11/17+), including multithreading, concurrency, memory management, and design patterns.
    • Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data).
    • Big Data Frameworks: Proven track record of building and tuning production-grade data pipelines using Apache Spark (Core, SQL, or Streaming).
    • Databases: Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL solutions (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
    • Tools & DevOps: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions), Maven/Gradle, and Docker.

    Nice-to-Have Skills

    • Frontend Knowledge: Familiarity or hands-on experience with Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, state management), enabling smooth full-stack collaboration.
    • Cloud Platforms: Experience deploying and managing applications on cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
    • Container Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes

    Soft Skills

    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in an agile environment.
    • Proven ability to take ownership of projects from concept to deployment

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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