Senior Java Spark Engineer: Scale High-Perf Data Apps

Capgemini; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Senior Java Spark Developer to build scalable data-processing platforms and drive engineering excellence for Citi’s modernization efforts.

You will design, develop, and optimize distributed systems using Java and Apache Spark, while collaborating with architects, product owners, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Capgemini offers a comprehensive benefits package and a global collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of hands-on Java and Apache Spark Big Data development experience.
• Strong OOP, design patterns, and clean coding practices.
• Experience building and optimizing large-scale distributed data processing systems.
• Experience with REST APIs, RDBMS, and Kafka or similar messaging systems.
• Exposure to microservices and containerization; Docker/Kubernetes preferred.
• Databricks experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-powered solutions/AI agents is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Apache Spark.
• Translate business requirements into clean, efficient technical solutions.
• Write modular, testable, maintainable code following OOP principles and patterns.
• Continuously refactor and optimize for performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data processing and performance issues.
• Perform and participate in code reviews to promote best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, DevOps and Agile teams for high-quality delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and promote craftsmanship and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Apache Spark

Big Data

REST APIs

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

AI agents

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Capgemini is seeking a Senior Java Spark Developer to build scalable data-processing platforms and drive engineering excellence for Citi’s modernization efforts.

You will design, develop, and optimize distributed systems using Java and Apache Spark, while collaborating with architects, product owners, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Capgemini offers a comprehensive benefits package and a global collaborative environment.