AWS-Certified Java Spark Engineer for ETL & Big Data

BCforward; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward in Chicago is seeking a curious engineer with AWS certification, Java and ETL experience to develop and maintain Spark-based data processing pipelines. You will collaborate with business analysts and lead engineers to translate requirements into scalable software solutions and drive performance improvements for large data volumes.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, SDLC awareness, and agile delivery in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience.
• Work experience on Data Engineering domain.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design (simple), application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficient in coding in one or more languages including Java.
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a corporate environment with Java, Spark Framework and Database querying languages (any SQL usage experience).
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience working in an Agile Software Development Environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Apache Spark and Java
• Work with different aspects of spark echo system including Datasets, Spark SQL and Scalability support
• Work with business analysts and lead engineers to understand requirements and designs for implementing software solutions
• Work on performance improvement activities to support spark applications to process millions of data elements everyday
• Production support and troubleshooting activities to uncover the issues in the spark applications
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Skills

Java

AWS certified

ETL

Tools

Apache Spark

Spark SQL

SQL

Job description

BCforward in Chicago is seeking a curious engineer with AWS certification, Java and ETL experience to develop and maintain Spark-based data processing pipelines. You will collaborate with business analysts and lead engineers to translate requirements into scalable software solutions and drive performance improvements for large data volumes.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, SDLC awareness, and agile delivery in a corporate environment.