Job Description :
Position: Sr. Spark Developer
Location: Newark, NJ
Duration: 6 months contract
Interview: Code Test, phone and Skype required
Job Description
Overview:
Your primary responsibility will be enhancing and supporting internally developed custom applications. You will be relied upon for your Hadoop, Spark and Scala experience and your ability to execute/deliver and mentor others. You will be part of a team that works with Business Analysts, Investment Professionals, Operations, Quality Assurance Testers and other System Professionals.
Expectations:
The qualified candidate must:
Analyze business requirements then design & develop applications to support them, suggesting the innovative use of newer technologies where appropriate.
Understand & follow the complete agile SDLC methodology.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal clients & IT co-workers.
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Possess the ability to associate past experience with current events in order to resolve problems or generate new ideas.
Develop & execute test scenarios ensuring the stability/performance of applications.
Qualifications/Job Requirements:
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 6-10 years solid experience w/Hadoop, Spark & Scala.
Experience with architecture, design & development of Big Data & Data Marts utilizing Hadoop
Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, Agile development methodology & DevOps is a +.
Desire to learn the Fixed Income Business.