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Java/Spark Developer (AI) - Rutherford/Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java/Spark Developer for a contract assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Jersey City, NJ.

Seeking a Java Spark Developer with expertise in big data processing, Core Java and Apache spark particularly within finance domain. Candidate should have a strong experience working with financial instruments, market risk and large-scale distributed computing systems.

This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines for risk calculations, trade analytics and regulatory reporting.

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.

Implement best practices for spark performance tuning including partition, caching and memory management.

Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling and regulatory compliance.

Maintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins).

Work on batch processing frameworks for Market risk analytics.

Qualification Skills:

7 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years of experience in Java Spark and Big data frameworks.

Strong proficiency in Python and Java Spark with knowledge of core spark concepts (RDDs, Dataframes, Spark Streaming, etc.)

Experience working in financial markets, risk management and financial instruments.

Familiarity with market risk concepts including VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis and stress testing.

Hands on experience with Hadoop, Spark.

Proficiency on Git, Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.

Excellent problem-solving skills and strong mathematical and analytical mindset.

Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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