### **Big Data Software Engineer (Java / Scala / Spark) \- Banking** **Location: Porto (8 days a month on\-site)** **Salary range: 45\-50k gross annual** #### **Job Description** We are looking for a **Big Data Software Engineer** to design and develop high\-performance data storage and access solutions within pricing environments. Your role will involve: * **Building efficient data services** for both high\-performance ("hot") and long\-term ("cold") storage, ensuring optimal access and retrieval. * **Developing and maintaining data access and update services** for pricing reference repositories, incorporating audit trails and historical tracking. * **Ensuring production quality** by adhering to best practices, conducting impact analyses, maintaining test coverage, and validating business requirements. * **Proactively managing application and infrastructure incidents**, implementing action plans, and ensuring system reliability. * **Addressing technical debt** by promoting remediation and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with business partners. #### **Qualifications** * Strong experience with **Java (mandatory)**, **Scala , Spark (mandatory), Hadoop, and Hive**. * Proficiency in **Java, Spring Boot, APIs, and microservices**. * Hands\-on experience with **Big Data solutions**, including Hadoop and Spark programming. * Knowledge of **Kafka, Event\-Driven Architecture (EDA), and API development**. * Expertise in **Scala, Hive, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, SQL \& NoSQL** databases. * **Bachelors degree** in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, MIS, or a related field. * **4\-5\+ years** of experience, preferably in **Big Data development**. * Interest in API development. #### **Skills \& Requirements** * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. * Fluency in **English (French is a plus)**. If youre passionate about **Big Data, high\-performance systems, and cutting\-edge technologies**, we would love to hear from you!