Senior Java & Spark Tech Lead — Data Processing Architect

Citigroup Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 142,320 - 213,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Spark Engineer to design, develop, and implement data processing solutions using Core Java and Apache Spark. This role involves leading complex integrations, providing technical leadership, and addressing data challenges. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Java development, strong knowledge of distributed computing, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Java development and expertise in Angular and Spring.
• Proven experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Java Spring integration and Apache Spark applications.
• Partner with management to integrate Spark-based solutions into existing data infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java development

Apache Spark

Angular

Data architecture

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Hadoop

Hive

Oracle DB

Unix

Spark SQL

Impala

YARN

Job description

Citigroup Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Spark Engineer to design, develop, and implement data processing solutions using Core Java and Apache Spark. This role involves leading complex integrations, providing technical leadership, and addressing data challenges. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Java development, strong knowledge of distributed computing, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including medical coverage and paid time off.