Java/AWS Engineer- Chicago, IL

Innova Solutions Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Health saving account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term and Long term Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

paid leaves as per law

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Core Java Developer in Chicago, IL to design, develop and maintain high-performance Spark-based applications. You will collaborate with analysts and engineers to translate requirements into scalable software while ensuring reliability and efficiency in processing large data volumes daily.

The role emphasizes hands-on Java and Spark development, plus experience with SQL and agile practices within a corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering with 3+ years of applied experience.
• Experience in data engineering domain.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile environments.
• Proficient in Java; Spark and SQL.
• Experience in corporate environments with Java, Spark and DB querying languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Apache Spark and Java.
• Work with Spark ecosystem components including Datasets, Spark SQL and scalability support.
• Collaborate with business analysts and lead engineers to understand requirements and designs for software solutions.
• Improve performance of Spark applications processing large data volumes daily.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot Spark applications.

Skills

Java

Apache Spark

SQL

Agile

Education

Software engineering concepts certification

Tools

Spark Framework

Job description

We are looking for a Core Java Developer in Chicago, IL Position type: Contract to Hire Duration: 6+ Months

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Apache Spark and Java
• Work with different aspects of spark echo system including Datasets, Spark SQL and Scalability support
• Work with business analysts and lead engineers to understand requirements and designs for implementing software solutions
• Work on performance improvement activities to support spark applications to process millions of data elements everyday
• Production support and troubleshooting activities to uncover the issues in the spark applications
• Contributes to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies
• Adds to team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3+ years applied experience
• Work experience on Data Engineering domain
• Hands-on practical experience in system design (simple), 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 experience)
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience working in an Agile Software Development Environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes and Kafka

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $53/Hr *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [email protected] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Thank You! Team Innova Solutions