Java/Spark Engineer

For a financial client we need Java/Spark Engineer. This position is based in Durham, NC or Smithfield, RI. We are Primarily looking for W2 Candidates and not looking for Third Party Candidates. In addition, you will:

• Work with an agile team leading the development of extensible and scalable services supporting the product owner's product roadmap
• Ensure existing engineering practices are followed and helping set new ones when needed.
• Lead the identification, isolation, resolution, and communication of complex problems within the production and nonproduction environment.
• Actively participate in the code review process.

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years hands on software developer passionate about engineering excellence, highly focused, innovative, self-starter, collaborator, and someone who's eager to learn to help others.
• Proficient in Java API development
• Experience with Scala and Spark in high volume batch environments.
• Experience in a micro-service architecture solutioning for scalability, availability, intelligent monitoring, performance, and how to design proactively to avoid them.
• Skilled in all aspects of software development lifecycle including API design, development, testing, deployment and support
• Ability to work with others, helping prioritize the work based on strategic nature, importance, and impact.