Data Engineer (Java/Scala)

ASCENDING

New York, NY

Full-Time

Job Description

Full-time, Remote - Location Requirement: MUST be located in the Eastern Time Zone
Available for W-2 or 1099 Individual.

Our client, one of the largest Amazon Web Services (AWS) partners for data services, is looking for a true Mid level Big Data Engineer to contribute to join their team of technologists to build and contribute to large-scale, innovative projects. Technological and career growth opportunities are a natural and every day part of the working environment.

Responsibilities:

Analyze system requirements and design responsive algorithms and solutions.
Use big data and cloud technologies to produce production quality code.
Engage in performance tuning and scalability engineering.
Work with team, peers and management to identify objectives and set priorities.
Perform related SDLC engineering activities like sprint planning and estimation.
Work effectively in small agile teams.
Provide creative solutions to problems.
Identify opportunities for improvement and execute.

Requirements:

Minimum 4 years of proven professional experience working in the IT industry.
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related domain.
Experience with cloud based Big Data technologies.
Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark and Hive.
AWS experience (S3 and EMR).
Proficiency in Hive / Spark SQL / SQL. Experience with Spark.
Experience with one or more programming languages like Java & Scala.
Ability to push the frontier of technology and independently pursue better alternatives.

Thanks for applying!

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