Job Advert: Scala Developer/Engineer (Banking Sector)

Location: Northampton
Job Type: FTE
Work Model: Hybrid

We are seeking a skilled Scala Developer to design and develop high-performance, scalable data processing applications for a banking sector client. If you're passionate about building data-intensive systems and solving complex challenges with Big Data technologies, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable data processing applications using Scala.
• Build and optimize ETL pipelines for large datasets.
• Work with Apache Spark, Kafka, and Flink for batch and streaming data.
• Maintain data lakes and warehouses (Databricks Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi).
• Implement Real Time streaming solutions and event-driven architectures.
• Ensure data governance, security, and compliance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years in software development with Scala.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (batch & streaming).
• Expertise in data lake/warehouse technologies and open-source data formats (JSON, Parquet, Avro).
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Proficiency in CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and streaming frameworks (Kafka, Flink).

Preferred:

• Experience in the technology function of a global investment bank.
• Experience migrating data applications from Hadoop to AWS Databricks.

If you are ready to tackle exciting data challenges in the banking sector, apply now!

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.