Senior Spark Developer- (Hybrid)

Citi

Citi

Software Engineering
Ontario, CA, USA
Posted on Jul 18, 2025

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Spark Developer to join our team. This role demands a deep understanding of Apache Spark and its ecosystem, along with a strong foundation in Java/J2EE application development. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing Spark-based solutions to process large volumes of data, collaborating with various teams to deliver high-performance and scalable data applications. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge data engineering team.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement complex Spark applications for processing large datasets, leveraging your expertise in distributed computing and data manipulation techniques.
  • Partner with management teams to integrate Spark-based solutions into existing data infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow and optimal performance.
  • Resolve critical data processing challenges by evaluating complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards, applying your deep understanding of Spark's capabilities.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, guiding them on Spark best practices and promoting efficient development strategies.
  • Develop and maintain coding standards, testing procedures, and debugging techniques specifically for Spark applications.
  • Contribute to the overall data architecture, ensuring that Spark solutions align with business goals and integrate effectively with other data technologies.
  • Appropriately assess risk when making technical decisions, considering factors such as data security, performance, and scalability.
  • Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to company policies and demonstrating sound ethical judgment.

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of application development experience, with a significant focus on Java/J2EE and Apache Spark.
  • Strong command of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns in Java.
  • Excellent understanding of data structures and algorithms, and their application in Spark development.
  • Proven experience developing complex Java/J2EE applications, encompassing all areas of the technology stack.
  • Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience with Hadoop, MapReduce, YARN, Sqoop, Pig, Hue, Unix, Impala, and Cassandra on Mesos.
  • Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying Spark applications in a production environment, handling large volumes of data.
  • Deep understanding of Spark architecture, including Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, RDDs, and DataFrames.
  • Experience with ETL and BI tools is a plus.
  • Experience working in an agile environment using Scrum methodologies.
  • Expertise in designing and optimizing software solutions for performance and stability, particularly in the context of Spark.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving complex technical issues.
  • Experience with test-driven development (TDD).
  • Cloudera certification (CCDH) is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud-based Spark platforms (e.g., Databricks, AWS EMR, Azure HDInsight).
  • Experience with other big data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Hive, HBase).
  • Experience with data visualization tools and techniques.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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