Back-End developer - Data Engineering

Ampcus Inc; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Job summary

Ampcus Inc in Wilmington, DE, is seeking an experienced Back-End Developer specializing in Data Engineering to join our team. You will build and maintain robust data pipelines using Java, Scala, Spark, and AWS services, with a focus on reliability and scalability.

Responsibilities include implementing AWS-based pipelines with S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda; designing event-driven architectures with EventBridge; and ensuring data quality against schema drift.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development and data engineering experience.
• Proven experience with Java, Scala and Spark and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust data pipelines using AWS services.
• Understand and implement event-based architectures and triggers.
• Configure Glue jobs and manage scaling for data pipelines.
• Ensure data quality, schema drift handling and safe backfills.

Skills

Java

Scala

Spark

Event-driven architecture

Tools

AWS S3

AWS Glue

Step Functions

Lambda

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

Back-End Developer - Data Engineering

Location(s):

Wilmington, DE, McLean, VA, Richmond, VA or NYC hybrid

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Back-End Developer specializing in Data Engineering to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Scala, and Spark, and be adept at building and maintaining robust data pipelines using AWS services.

Key Responsibilities:

• AWS Pipeline Experience — Hands-on with S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda across multi-stage data pipelines.
• Event-Based Architecture — Understand EventBridge rules and S3 event notifications. Know how to handle reruns from event-based triggers.
• Step Functions — Understand state machine scheduling and downstream job synchronization.
• Glue and Scaling — Comfortable with Glue job configuration and scaling. Self-researched Glue 4.0 Iceberg limitations when encountered.
• Data Quality — Built a validation component for data security; understands schema drift and backfill handling.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have a strong understanding of back-end development and data engineering principles, with proven experience in Java, Scala, and Spark. Experience with AWS services and a strong grasp of event-based architecture is essential.

Benefits Overview:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive pre-tax health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life Insurance: Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.