Java Spark Developer

• Lead hands-on design and implementation of Java- and Spark-based components for the Market Risk platform.
• Architect distributed, scalable, and high-performance computing solutions for risk calculations and analytics.
• Optimize risk data processing pipelines to improve throughput, efficiency, and response time.
• Implement containerized deployments and integrate with modern data platforms, including Snowflake, for cloud processing.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, risk managers, and global technology counterparts.
• Engage with Risk, Model Governance, and Compliance to align with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute within Agile teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to junior engineers.

We are seeking a Senior Java Spark Developer, Lead to join our Market Risk Technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Apache Spark, Spring Boot, and distributed systems and a proven ability to design, build, and optimize scalable risk analytics platforms that compute VaR, stress testing, and large-scale data processing., * Expert-level Java, including Spring Boot, microservices, OOP, and design patterns.

• Hands-on Apache Spark with Java for large-scale data computation.
• Strong data structures, algorithms, and distributed system design.
• Proven experience building high-scale, performant data platforms in production.
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud-native architecture; experience integrating with Snowflake preferred.
• Experience with caching and data stores such as Pinot and Redis, plus relational and/or document databases.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and scripting for automation and operations.
• Ability to translate business and analytical requirements into technical solutions and manage multiple initiatives.
• Typically 8+ years in backend engineering with depth in Java and distributed systems.
• Background in financial services, Market Risk, or FinTech.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Agile and DevOps practices, CI/CD, and container orchestration.
• Exposure to market risk analytics such as VaR and stress testing at scale.

TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond. In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.