Java/Spark Fullstack Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Java/React Developer for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Rutherford, NJ.

Responsibilities :

• Specializing in Java/Spark Full Stack is a senior technical role responsible for leading end-to-end application development initiatives, from dynamic front-end interfaces to robust back-end services and large-scale data processing solutions.
• Provides hands-on leadership in building scalable, high-performance applications leveraging Java for core services and Apache Spark for data analytics, while guiding teams and influencing architecture, technology choices, and best practices across the full stack.
• Lead the design and development of complex full-stack applications, integrating modern frontend frameworks with Java-based backend services and Apache Spark for data processing and analytics.
• Own end-to-end delivery of application components, including user interface, business logic, data persistence, and data pipeline implementation, from design through deployment.
• Drive architectural decisions for both transactional systems and analytical data solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Resolve high-impact technical challenges across frontend, backend, and data processing layers, optimizing for efficiency and reliability.
• Mentor junior and mid-level full-stack developers, providing technical guidance, conducting code reviews, and promoting a culture of technical excellence.
• Partner with product owners, business analysts, and data scientists to define system enhancements, translate complex requirements into technical designs, and deliver strategic full-stack solutions.
• Ensure high code quality, performance optimization, and scalability of applications and data pipelines, particularly for large datasets processed with Spark.
• Lead testing strategies, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and deployment processes for integrated full-stack and data solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance with governance, security, and data privacy regulations across the application stack.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience in full-stack application development.
• Advanced expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture for backend development.
• Strong expertise in Apache Spark (Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, PySpark/Scala) for large-scale data processing, ETL, and analytics.
• Proficiency with at least one modern frontend framework (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js).
• Strong experience with API design (RESTful/GraphQL), database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), and distributed systems.
• Experience with big data ecosystem components (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka) and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Databricks, AWS EMR, Google Cloud Platform Dataflow).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (preferred), and DevOps practices for full-stack deployments.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, define architectural patterns, and mentor cross-functional development teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy

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