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# Senior Java Engineer (Spark, Scala, Java)

- **Company:** Synechron
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Application Performance Management, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Computing Environment, Machine Learning, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Organization, Data Processing, Apache Spark
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2854467114-2

## About the Role

* 5-8 years of software development experience
 * Strong hands-on expertise in Java
 * Strong experience with Apache Spark
 * Solid programming skills in Scala
 * Experience in developing and optimizing distributed data processing applications
 * Good understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and code quality
 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred / Nice to Have

 * Exposure to AI / Machine Learning concepts or projects
 * Experience working in data engineering or big data environments
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern data architectures is a plus

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Java / Spark / Scala Developer to join our team in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on development experience in Java, Apache Spark, and Scala, with a passion for building scalable, high-performance data processing applications. Knowledge of AI/ML concepts will be considered a strong advantage., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java, Scala, and Apache Spark

 * Build and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements
 * Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
 * Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance application performance
 * Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities
 * Contribute to architecture and design discussions for data-intensive applications


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