We are looking for a talented and passionate Software Engineer with expertise in Spark and Scala to join our dynamic team for a leading global technology and consulting partner.

Job Title: Software Engineer – Spark/Scala Developer

Location: Remote - Anywhere in UK and Europe

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 5+ years

The role focuses on refactoring and improving legacy processes, increasing efficiency, removing obsolescence, and migrating key components to the AWS cloud environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale data systems using modern technologies and best engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Refactor legacy systems and processes to improve performance and efficiency.
Migrate existing systems and workflows to the AWS Cloud platform.
Design and implement scalable Spark/Scala-based data processing solutions.
Optimize Spark processes and resolve memory issues in distributed computing environments.
Write, understand, and optimize medium to complex SQL queries.
Collaborate with DevOps for continuous integration and delivery using tools like Git, Jenkins, etc.
Work with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Mandatory Skills:

Proven experience in Spark and Scala development, handling large volumes of data and complex transformations.
Strong knowledge of Spark performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Experience in distributed computing environments.
Solid understanding of SQL, including writing and debugging complex queries.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, etc.
Good communication skills in English (reading and basic conversation).
Self-motivated with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn and apply best practices.

Nice to Have Skills:

Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
Energetic, motivated, and results-driven.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Flexible and adaptable to a diverse set of technical responsibilities.
Ability to manage time effectively and deliver under pressure.

Desirable Qualities:

Independent thinker with strong critical thinking skills.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
Capability to articulate proposals, estimates, and solutions clearly.
Creative mindset with an eye for automation and process improvement.
Up to date with latest trends and tools in software development and data engineering.
Passionate about delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.

Regards,

Neha Arora