> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1884696-core-java-intermediate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1884696-core-java-intermediate). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Core Java - Intermediate

- **Company:** THE JUDGE GROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $126,880.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Queries, Software Debugging, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, Containerization, Kubernetes, Maintaining Code, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bc02a706-5659-49b9-92d2-83c8298e44e0

## About the Role

Must have skills
Java/springboot
AWS
past data experience - spark language

NICE to have skills
kubernetes
CICD pipeline
python

Additional Skills - aws managed services like glue etl, step functions, glue crawlers, kubernetes, containerization, CICD; ETL tools; Java; Java script; Core Java

Looking for curious, aws certified, Java,ETL engineer., 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

## Description

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


## Related Videos

- [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology)
- [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka)
- [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way)
- [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents)
- [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers)
- [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing)

## Related Articles

- [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for)
- [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries)
- [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)