Software Engineering - Core Java - Intermediate

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Software Engineering - Core Java - Intermediate. Duration: Chicago, IL. Job Description:

• Develop and maintain applications using Apache Spark and Java.
• Work with different aspects of Spark ecosystem 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 every day.
• Production support and troubleshooting activities to uncover 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.

Must have skills:

• Java/Spring Boot.
• AWS.
• Past data experience - Spark language.

Nice to have skills:

• Kubernetes.
• CI/CD pipeline.
• Python.

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 3 years' applied experience.
• Work experience in 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.