Data Engineer - Java

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Data Engineer with strong Java, Scala, and Spark expertise to build robust back-end data pipelines and govern data quality. The role emphasizes AWS pipeline tooling, event-driven processing, and Glue job management, with potential onsite work in Wilmington, DE and other East Coast locations in a hybrid setup.

The ideal candidate will design multi-stage data pipelines using S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda, while validating data quality and managing schema drift and

Qualifications

• Back-end development with Java, Scala, Spark.
• Hands-on experience with AWS tools such as S3, Glue, Step Functions, Lambda.
• Strong understanding of event-based architecture and event-driven triggers.
• Experience with Glue job configuration, scaling, and addressing limitations.
• Knowledge of data quality validation, schema drift, and backfill handling.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional onsite presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back‑end systems using Java, Scala, and Spark.
• Design and implement AWS pipelines, including S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda for multi‑stage data pipelines.
• Work with event‑based architecture, including EventBridge rules and S3 event notifications, and handle reruns from event‑based triggers.
• Configure and scale Glue jobs, addressing limitations such as Glue 4.0 Iceberg.
• Build and maintain data validation components to ensure data security and handle schema drift and backfill processes.
• Understand and manage state machine scheduling and downstream job synchronization using Step Functions.

Skills

Java

Scala

Spark

AWS

Glue

Step Functions

Lambda

Event‑driven architecture

Data quality validation

Tools

S3

Glue

Step Functions

Lambda

Job description

Data Engineer - Java
IT | Software Design/Developer Wilmington , Delaware Contract Oct 1, 2026

Position: App Dev - Java/Scala/Pyspark - Lead W2 only
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 180176

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Back-End Developer with expertise in Java, Scala, and Spark. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with AWS pipeline tools, event‑based architecture, and data quality validation. This role requires a deep understanding of Glue job configuration, scaling, and state machine scheduling. The position may require occasional onsite presence in Wilmington, DE, McLean, VA, Richmond, VA, or NYC in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back‑end systems using Java, Scala, and Spark.
• Design and implement AWS pipelines, including S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda for multi‑stage data pipelines.
• Work with event‑based architecture, including EventBridge rules and S3 event notifications, and handle reruns from event‑based triggers.
• Configure and scale Glue jobs, addressing limitations such as Glue 4.0 Iceberg.
• Build and maintain data validation components to ensure data security and handle schema drift and backfill processes.
• Understand and manage state machine scheduling and downstream job synchronization using Step Functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in back‑end development with Java, Scala, and Spark.
• Hands‑on expertise with AWS tools such as S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda.
• Strong understanding of event‑based architecture and event‑driven triggers.
• Experience with Glue job configuration, scaling, and addressing limitations.
• Knowledge of data quality validation, schema drift, and backfill handling.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional onsite presence.

About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

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Pay Range: $75- $80

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full‑time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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