Job Title: Java Scala Developer Location: New York City, NY (local Candidates only) Type of hire: Contract Job Description : The candidate should be able to work well with the full life-cycle of the project from requirements analysis, design, development, rollout into production, as well as DevOps automation for continuous deployment. The candidate will be involved but not limited to: - Parallelize and optimize accounting calculations using Apache Spark - Create and maintain backend REST webservices to interact with other applications based on pre-established contract agreements. - Data Processing Batch Management including data orchestration performance and stability - Working with a global team across multiple locations (Montreal, New York, London, Budapest, and India). Required Skills: - Relevant experience 3-5 Years - Strong proficiency with Java (Spring) and Scala - Proficiency with Relational Databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase or DB2, as well as Big Data repositories such as Hadoop and MongoDB - Experience with modern SDLC methodologies including Agile - Strong Written and Oral Communication skills Nice to Have Skills: - Familiar with Apache Spark for parallel processing - Familiar with UNIX/Linux application debugging - Familiar with automation scripts such as AutoSys, UNIX shell, Perl, or Python for DevOps automation - Familiar with Angular, React or any JavaScript/Typescript front-end technologies - Experience with accounting and finance in the financial industry - Experience with business reporting concepts, design, and data sciences