Java Spark Developer - Harvey Nash : Job Details

Java Spark EngineerTier 1 Investment Bank10 months contractUp to £500pd inside Ir35 via Umbrella3x per week in Canary WharfIMMEDIATE STARTERS ONLY

We are currently seeking an experienced Java Spark Developer with strong expertise in big data processing, Core Java, and Apache Spark. This is an urgent requirement for an immediate starter, with the role needing to begin by 31st March. The position offers £500 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella) and requires candidates with a solid background in financial systems, market risk, and large-scale distributed computing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize scalable Java Spark-based data pipelines for processing and analyzing large-scale financial data.
• Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling, pricing, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval using Big Data technologies.
• Implement best practices for Spark performance tuning (partitioning, caching, memory management).
• Work with batch processing frameworks for market risk analytics.
• Maintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins).

Key Requirements:

• Immediate availability - must be able to start by 31st March.
• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in Java Spark and Big Data frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Java Spark with solid understanding of core Spark concepts (RDDs, DataFrames, Spark Streaming, etc.).
• Experience in the financial domain, particularly in market risk, risk management, and financial instruments.
• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• Strong experience with Hadoop and Spark.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure financial environment.

Important Details:

• Pay rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella)
• Immediate start required (must be available to start by 31st March)
• Contract type: Inside IR35 via umbrella

If you are an experienced Java Spark Developer with the required skills and availability for an immediate start, we encourage you to apply today!