Data Platform Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 124,800; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is seeking a Big Data Engineer for a contract opportunity in Charlotte, NC. This role requires experience in Java/Spark or Scala/Spark, Hadoop ecosystem, database concepts, and UNIX scripting. You will engage with big-data technologies and deployment on cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. Ideal candidates have strong skills in Spark and SQL, and should embrace a support mindset while working independently towards organizational goals. Compensation is $60 an hour on W2 for 12+ months.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java/Spark or Scala/Spark.
• Experience with version control tools and CI/CD processes.
• Hands-on experience with Hadoop and big-data technologies.
• Strong knowledge of databases and UNIX bash scripting.
• Experience with Spark and SQL performance tuning.

Skills

Java

Scala

Spark

SQL

Shell scripting

Tools

GIT

Gradle

Maven

Hadoop ecosystem

Hive

Kafka

S3

Iceberg

Job description

Contract opportunity – W2 only. No C2C eligibility. Visa sponsorship available.

Job Title

Big Data Engineer

Location

CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Contract Length

12+ months

Pay

60 an hr on W2

Job Ref#

245576

Key Requirements

• Experience on Java/Spark or Scala/Spark
• Experience using version control tools like GIT, CI/CD process, and build tools like Gradle and Maven
• Hands‑on experience working with Hadoop ecosystem and big‑data technologies and stores like Hive, Kafka, S3, and Iceberg (good to have)
• Strong knowledge of database concepts and UNIX bash scripting
• Experience with Spark and SQL and Spark performance tuning knowledge
• Good to have: Data modeling, normalization
• Good to have experience on developing cloud native applications and cloud deployment (AWS or GCP)

Skills

• Java or Scala
• Spark
• SQL
• Shell scripting

Additional Attributes

• Support mindset
• Go‑getter
• Works independently
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Stays aligned with organizational and team goals and objectives
• Keeps leadership informed