Software Engineer #1061561

FastTek Global; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking a seasoned Software Engineer in Dearborn to design, develop, test, and maintain modern data platforms. You will contribute to end-to-end data pipelines, trending architectures, and scalable services across on-prem and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in data engineering, strong Python/Scala and SQL, and experience with Spark, Hadoop, and cloud data services like GCP/AWS. Collaboration with product teams and cross-functional partners is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or a related role

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand use-cases and requirements

Skills

NoSQL

Kubernetes

KAFKA

GCP

Cloud Architecture

Data Architecture

Big Data

Cloud Infrastructure

Apache Spark

Big Query

Apache Hadoop

Java

Docker

Python

Data Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GitHub

Machine Learning

Job description

Dearborn, Michigan

Software Engineer #1061561

Job Description

• Employees in this job function are responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining software applications and products to meet customer needs.
• They are involved in the entire software development lifecycle including designing software architecture, writing code, testing for quality and deploying the software to meet customer requirements.
• Full-stack software engineering roles, who can develop all components of software including user interface and server side also fall within this job function.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to deeply understand their use-cases, pain points, and requirements, showcasing empathy and advocating for user-centric software solutions
• Solve complex problems by designing, developing, and delivering using various tools, languages, frameworks, methodologies (like agile) and technologies
• Assess the requirements of the software application or service and determine the most suitable technology stack, integration method, deployment strategy, etc.
• Create high-level software architecture designs that outline the overall structure, components, and interfaces of the application
• Collaborate with cross functional teams like product owners, designers, architects etc.
• Define and implement software test strategy, guidelines, policies and processes in line with organization vision, industry regulations and market best practices.
• Work on continuously improving performance and optimizing the application and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Familiar with programming practices, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
• Support security practices to safeguard user data including encryption and anonymization.
• Create user-friendly and interactive interfaces
• Develop and maintain back-end applications like APIs and microservices using server-side languages
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and capabilities to deliver their solutions, and are monitoring and participating in solutions for new stack layers, often involving industry collaboration

Skills Required

• NoSQL
• Kubernetes
• KAFKA
• GCP
• Cloud Architecture
• Data Architecture
• Big Data
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Apache Spark
• Big Query
• Apache Hadoop
• Java
• Docker
• Python
• Data Management

Skills Preferred

• GitHub
• Machine Learning

Experience Required

• 5+ years of progressive experience in data engineering or a related role, with a significant focus on large-scale data systems.
• Expert proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Scala.
• Advanced SQL skills for complex querying, data manipulation, and database design.
• Extensive experience with big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink).
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services (e.g., AWS Glue, S3, Redshift, Athena; Azure Data Factory, Databricks; Google BigQuery, Dataflow).
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modeling (dimensional, relational), and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead discussions and present technical information clearly.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information

• Lead Data Architecture & Design: Oversee and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of complex, scalable, and resilient data architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and streaming platforms.
• Develop & Optimize Data Pipelines: Lead the creation, maintenance, and optimization of advanced ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver large volumes of data from diverse sources. Ensure data integrity, quality, and performance across all data flows.

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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