Java Developer with Security Clearance

Description SAIC is looking for a Java Developer who will be responsible for converting existing PySpark codebases into optimized Java-based Spark applications. This role includes developing, refactoring, and maintaining scalable data processing solutions developed on the Databricks platform (or similar Spark execution environments). Key Responsibilities: • Convert existing PySpark applications into equivalent, efficient Java Spark implementations • Design, develop, and maintain scalable Spark-based data pipelines • Implement data processing logic using Java 8+ with best practices in OOP and functional programming • Integrate solutions with IRS datasets including IRMF, BMF, and IMF • Optimize Spark jobs for performance, maintainability, and cost-efficiency • Collaborate across development, data engineering, and architecture teams • Troubleshoot and debug Spark workloads in distributed environments • Ensure compliance with IRS data handling, security, and governance policies Qualifications Required QualificationsRequired: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

* Active MBI Clearance

* 5+ years of professional experience in a data engineering or software development role.

* Advanced expertise in: • IRS datasets (IRMF, BMF, IMF) and tax system data structures. • Java 8+ (experience with functional programming, Streams API, Lambdas). • Apache Spark (Spark Core, Spark SQL, DataFrame APIs, performance tuning). • Big data ecosystems (HDFS, Hive, Kafka, S3). • Working with batch and streaming ETL pipelines for data processing. * Proficient with Git, Maven/Gradle, and DevOps tools. * Expertise in debugging Spark transformations and ensuring performance. Preferred Qualifications: * Hands-on experience converting PySpark workloads into Java Spark. * Familiarity with ecosystems such as Databricks, Google Dataproc, or similar. * Knowledge of Delta Lake or Apache Iceberg. * Proven experience in big data performance modeling and tuning. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.