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# Senior Java Engineer with Big Data, Spark - VP (hybrid)

- **Company:** Hispanic Technology Executive Council
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $137,610.0 - $206,420.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JIRA, Big Data, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Linux, DevOps, Apache Hive, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SonarQube, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Apache Spark, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/75260667/1

## About the Role

* Big data development with extensive hands-on experience with Spark programming
 * Strong knowledge of big data technologies like Hive and spark
 * Strong Knowledge in one of Java/Scala programming languages
 * Experience in designing solutions basec on big data / spark methodology of development
 * Should be familiar with algorithms and design patterns
 * Familiarity with Linux environment including scripting skills
 * SDLC/Dev Ops - Git/BitBucket, CI/CD pipeline frameworks such as Jenkins, SonarQube, JIRA, Any secure coding toolkits

Knowledge & Experience:

 * Proven engineering experience building robust, scalable and maintainable applications in the Capital Markets Technology industry. Ideally 15+ years of application development experience.
 * 5+ years in a technical leadership role, with experience leading global technology teams.
 * 5+ years of hands-on experience in Big Data development using Spark, Hive on batch and real time processing
 * Experience with Market Risk is a significant advantage., * Excellent oral and written English
 * Strong leadership
 * Ability to collaborate effectively in a large global team and influence key architectural decision
 * Ability to work well under pressure

Education:

 * Graduate in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) discipline. Master's degree an advantage?

## Description

* Provide strong hands-on engineering leadership driving key architectural decisions and implementing frameworks in the big data space
 * Lead a large global project team of software engineers delivering engineering solutions solving complex business problems for Citi's Market Risk user community which includes Risk management, Sales and Trading, Capital Optimization and Regulatory reporting groups.
 * Ensure solutions implemented by the team adhere to the appropriate architectural and data models in the systems. Utilize in-depth knowledge of technical and business domain concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues.
 * Enforce SDLC best practices for effectively managing the codebase.
 * Influence and negotiate with senior technical leaders from partner teams of software engineers, dev-ops and production support staff to deliver robust software solutions. Ensure the team is collaborating effectively across functions.


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