Senior Software Engineer - Java & Python

- Construct scalable, high-performance backend systems utilizing Java, focusing on concurrent and distributed architectures - Design and create robust, distributed data pipelines with Spark, Databricks, Kafka, and Apache Iceberg - Develop and manage microservices that work with both streaming and batch data inputs - Integrate complex data systems employing ETL/ELT methodologies, Spring Expressions, and custom APIs - Optimize and oversee datasets employing Parquet, Hadoop, and modern query layers such as Dremio - Collaborate with frontend teams to aid in the integration of React-based user interfaces with backend APIs - Modernize and migrate legacy systems to cloud-native architectures - Provide guidance on architectural decisions involving data workflows, storage formats, and service patterns - Decompose complex, cross-cutting tasks into organized delivery plans - Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on data engineering best practices, extending from streaming to transformation layers - Review and document architectural choices and technical designs for clarity and alignment - Rotate across different projects (every 6-12 months) dealing with large-scale data and infrastructure challenges, frequently within banking and financial services - Lead technical execution on greenfield builds, real-time analytics platforms, and high-throughput systems - Serve as a hands-on engineering partner to client teams, fostering long-term technical trust and delivering significant impact