Big Data/Spark Developer (W2)

TSR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated Big Data/Spark Developer for an opportunity in Tampa, Florida Position Title: Big Data/Spark Developer Location: Tampa, Florida - Need Local to FL people Job Type: Hybrid Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. TSR will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ Months Contract to Hire Pay Range: Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). This role involves developing and optimizing data pipelines for risk calculations, trade analytics and regulatory reporting. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and optimize scalable Java Spark-based data pipelines for processing and analyzing large scale financial data. • Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling, pricing and regulatory compliance. • Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval using Big Data. • Implement best practices for spark performance tuning including partition, caching and memory management. • Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling and regulatory compliance. • Maintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins). • Work on batch processing frameworks for Market risk analytics. Qualification Skills: • 10+ years + of experience in software development with at least 3 years of experience in Spark and Big data frameworks. • Strong proficiency in Python and Java Spark with knowledge of core spark concepts (RDDs, Dataframes, Spark Streaming, etc.) • Experience working in financial markets, risk management and financial instruments. • Familiarity with market risk concepts including VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis and stress testing. • Hands on experience with Hadoop, Spark. • Proficiency on Git, Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines. • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong mathematical and analytical mindset. • This is a Team Lead position - will need to lead and mentor more junior developers Benefits: TSR Consulting offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About TSR: TSR is a trusted staffing and workforce solutions partner with more than 50 years of experience delivery highly qualified talent to support clients' most critical business and technology initiatives. Through a disciplined approach to sourcing, candidate vetting, and delivery, TSR helps organizations scale teams quickly while maintaining quality and reliability. TSR operates with a global delivery model, leveraging specialized teams to support enterprise clients across North America and beyond. In June 2024, TSR was acquired by Justin Christian, founder and CEO of BCforward, a global provider of professional services and workforce solutions. This partnership expands TSR's ability to deliver broader capabilities, global delivery resources, and enhanced opportunities for both clients and consultants.