Senior Java Sparks Developer

Location: Hybrid
Duration: 10 Months
Bill Rate: $87/hr
Job Type: C2C Contract
Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:

USC

GC

H1B

OPT-EAD
Job Summary:
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 12 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: 12+ 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, Google Cloud Platform, 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
  We are an equal opportunity employer.: All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.