Java Spark Engineer

Java Spark Engineer - Strategic Banking Platform Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite - 5 days/week) Employment Type: Long-Term Contract-to-Hire Executive Sponsor: Head of Technology - Strategic Banking Platform Interview Process: 2 rounds, final round onsite About The Role Join a major financial institution's Consumer & Community Banking division as a Java Spark Engineer supporting a Strategic Banking Platform-a long-term initiative to build the next-generation ledger system powering multiple financial products. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to a foundational internal platform with executive-level visibility. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Spark • Work with Spark ecosystem components including Datasets, Spark SQL, and performance tuning for large-scale data processing • Collaborate with business analysts and lead engineers to translate requirements into robust software solutions • Support production systems and troubleshoot Spark-based applications • Participate in engineering communities of practice and contribute to a culture of innovation, inclusion, and respect Must-Have Skills • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in backend development • Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot • Experience with AWS cloud services • Solid background in data engineering and ETL pipelines • Practical experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing Nice-to-Have Skills • Kubernetes and container orchestration • CI/CD pipeline experience • Familiarity with Python for data tasks • AWS Certification is a plus iIdeal Candidate Profile We're looking for a curious, AWS-certified Java ETL engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You should be passionate about building scalable systems and eager to contribute to a foundational platform that will shape the future of banking. PAdditional Details • Work Environment: 100% onsite in downtown Chicago Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $61.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025. > About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.