Java/Spark Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java/Spark Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Tampa, FL .

Responsibilities :

• Seeking a candidate with expertise in big data processing, particularly within the TechFin industry. Should have experience working with financial enterprise technologies and large-scale distributed computing systems. This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines for credit risk calculations and regulatory reporting.
• 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 .

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 to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy