Core Java & Spark Data Engineer | AWS

Ampcus, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for Core Java - Intermediate to join our Chicago team. You will develop and maintain applications using Java and Spark, collaborating with business analysts and lead engineers to translate requirements into scalable software solutions.

This role emphasizes performance improvements, production support, and active participation in engineering communities. Experience with data engineering, Agile practices, and cloud tools (AWS) is valued to deliver

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 3 years' applied experience.
• Work experience in Data Engineering domain.
• Hands-on practical experience in system design, 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).
• 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 Spark ecosystem including Datasets, Spark SQL, and scalability support.
• Collaborate with business analysts and lead engineers to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Perform performance improvement activities to optimize Spark applications processing large data volumes daily.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting for Spark applications.
• Contribute to engineering communities of practice and events exploring new technologies.
• Support team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Java/Spring Boot

AWS

Spark

Education

Formal training/certification in software engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer for Core Java - Intermediate to join our Chicago team. You will develop and maintain applications using Java and Spark, collaborating with business analysts and lead engineers to translate requirements into scalable software solutions.

This role emphasizes performance improvements, production support, and active participation in engineering communities. Experience with data engineering, Agile practices, and cloud tools (AWS) is valued to deliver