Lead Java Engineer

Hybrid in Chicago, IL, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 4 days ago
Full Time
Able to Sponsor
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Apache Spark
  • Java

Summary

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, Spark, and Google Cloud Platform, with experience working with large financial datasets and distributed databases such as Spanner. Full-stack exposure is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable backend services and data processing solutions using Java.
  • Build and optimize Spark-based large-scale data pipelines.
  • Develop and maintain data schemas and models supporting analytics workloads.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and architects to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Coordinate development activities across onshore and offshore teams.
  • Optimize application performance and tune queries and data processing jobs.
  • Work with Google Cloud Platform services and distributed databases (e.g., Spanner).
  • Support QA activities, including validation, defect triage, and release readiness.

Required Skills

  • 8+ years of experience in Java backend development.
  • Strong experience with Apache Spark and large-scale data processing.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform 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.

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  • Dice Id: 90932951
  • Position Id: 8910928
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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