AWS Developer with Java and Apache Spark -Onsite

cognizant technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 64,800 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading IT services firm is looking for an AWS Developer with 6 to 10 years of experience. This role requires extensive knowledge in AWS EC2, AWS EMR, Amazon S3, and Apache Spark. The successful candidate will be involved in developing cloud-based solutions and optimizing data processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. The position offers a salary range of $64,800 to $108,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in AWS services with at least 6 years of experience.
• Experience in developing and optimizing cloud-based solutions.
• Proficiency in designing data processing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize cloud-based solutions using AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to implement scalable data processing pipelines.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure reliability and performance.

Skills

AWS EC2

AWS EMR

Amazon S3

Apache Spark

Java

Data processing pipelines

Job description

AWS Developer with Java and Apache Spark -Onsite

Location: Phoenix, Arizona – Onsite position

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Developer with 6 to 10 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java AWS EC2 AWS EMR Amazon S3 and Apache Spark. Experience in the Commercial Lending domain is a plus. The candidate will play a crucial role in developing and optimizing our cloud-based solutions contributing to the company mission of delivering innovative financial services.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize cloud-based solutions using AWS EC2 AWS EMR Amazon S3 and Apache Spark.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable and efficient data processing pipelines.

Ensure the reliability and performance of cloud infrastructure by monitoring and troubleshooting issues.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Implement best practices for data security and compliance to protect sensitive information.

Conduct code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and ensure adherence to project requirements.

Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements gathering design development testing and deployment.

Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to enhance system performance and reduce costs.

Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture processes and procedures.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools to increase efficiency and productivity.

Collaborate with the DevOps team to automate deployment and scaling processes.

Qualifications

Possess a strong background in AWS EC2 AWS EMR Amazon S3 and Apache Spark with a minimum of 6 years of experience.

Demonstrate experience in developing and optimizing cloud-based solutions.

Show proficiency in designing and implementing data processing pipelines.

Exhibit knowledge of best practices for data security and compliance.

Have experience in conducting code reviews and maintaining high standards of code quality.

Display familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $64,800– $108,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship (H-1B, L-1B, L-1A, etc.)