The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Apache Spark, and GCP, with experience working with large financial datasets and distributed databases such as Spanner. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and coordination across onshore/offshore teams.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, IL
Description
Role Overview
We are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to support development of scalable data and analytics platforms. This role requires strong technical leadership, stakeholder communication, and coordination across onshore/offshore teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Java, Apache Spark, and GCP, with experience working with large financial datasets and distributed databases such as Spanner. Full-stack exposure is a plus.
Required Skills
8+ years of experience in Java backend development.
Strong experience with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing.
Hands-on experience with GCP services and cloud-native architectures.
Experience with data modeling, schema design, and performance optimization.
Familiarity with Spanner or other distributed databases.
Experience working with financial services or fintech data platforms.
Good to Have
Full-stack development experience, including exposure to Vue.js or modern UI frameworks.
Experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Soft Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
Experience leading or coordinating distributed engineering teams.
Ability to work closely with business, QA, and architecture teams.