Big Data Software Engineer (Java / Scala / Spark) - Banking

Location: Porto (8 days a month on-site)

Salary range: 45-50k gross annual

Job Description

We are looking for a Big Data Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance data storage and access solutions within pricing environments. Your role will involve:

• Building efficient data services for both high-performance ("hot") and long-term ("cold") storage, ensuring optimal access and retrieval.
• Developing and maintaining data access and update services for pricing reference repositories, incorporating audit trails and historical tracking.
• Ensuring production quality by adhering to best practices, conducting impact analyses, maintaining test coverage, and validating business requirements.
• Proactively managing application and infrastructure incidents, implementing action plans, and ensuring system reliability.
• Addressing technical debt by promoting remediation and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with business partners.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (mandatory), Scala , Spark (mandatory), Hadoop, and Hive.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, APIs, and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with Big Data solutions, including Hadoop and Spark programming.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), and API development.
• Expertise in Scala, Hive, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, SQL & NoSQL databases.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, MIS, or a related field.
• 4-5+ years of experience, preferably in Big Data development.
• Interest in API development.
  
  
  

Skills & Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Fluency in English (French is a plus).
  
  
  

If youre passionate about Big Data, high-performance systems, and cutting-edge technologies, we would love to hear from you!