Scala Developer

Overview

Hybrid
$120,000 - $130,000
Full Time

Skills

scala

Job Details

Job Role:Full Time

Job location: New York, NY

Job type: Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Scala Developer to join our dynamic team focused on building and enhancing a Big Data platform for financial applications. This role involves delivering high-quality code, implementing automated testing, supporting DevOps release processes, and documenting technology solutions for transaction monitoring, customer activity review, and scenario optimization.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and global technology teams to define and influence the strategy for next-generation solutions that drive innovation while meeting regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement tactical and strategic solutions for complex business problems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements.
  • Author technical design documents and solution specifications in line with Agile (SCRUM) standards.
  • Conduct data analysis to support development and business decision-making.
  • Develop and maintain high-performance Scala/Spark code for data processing.
  • Perform unit testing using automated BDD frameworks.
  • Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Support automated DevOps release processes and regression testing.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams across FCT and NFRT domains.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in Scala and Apache Spark development.
  • Strong SQL skills with experience in RDBMS (DB2).
  • Proven ability to optimize code for performance, scalability, and configurability.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in HDFS-based platform development.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, data profiling, and data lineage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Actimize ACTONE platform.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud implementations.
  • Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
  • Big Data technology certifications.
  • Exposure to Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics.
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