Java / Big Data Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end Java applications supporting current and target processes.
• Partner with cross-functional Technology teams to implement target architecture and migrate workloads to strategic platforms.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for real-time, streaming, batch, and API-based ingestion.
• Load and manage large datasets in Hadoop and compute complex logic on Spark platforms.
• Conduct performance profiling and tuning for data-intensive applications, including memory optimization.
• Develop services and integrations using Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Build and enhance UI components using Java UI technologies such as HTML5, AngularJS, Backbone.js, and Bootstrap.
• Apply Agile practices to deliver high-quality software in iterative sprints.
• Mentor team members and contribute to engineering best practices.

We are seeking a Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in end-to-end Java application development, big data engineering, and performance optimization and a proven ability to design and deliver scalable data-intensive solutions while guiding teams toward target architecture on strategic platforms., * 9+ years of hands-on Java application development experience end to end.

• Strong core Java skills including multi-threading, Collections API, JDBC, and use of Java profiling tools.
• Proficiency with Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, and Hibernate frameworks.
• Strong CS fundamentals in design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Expertise in performance tuning, profiling, and memory optimization for data-intensive applications.
• Expertise with SQL and NoSQL databases, including data integration and transformation tools.
• Strong knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive, or Flink.
• Experience discovering, ingesting, and incorporating new data sources across streaming, batch, and APIs.
• Skills to optimize data pipelines and queries for performance and scalability.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to resolve complex data engineering issues.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities in team environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline from a reputed university.
• Background in enterprise stress testing and knowledge of credit, operational, and market risk.
• Knowledge and experience with Hadoop or other big data distributed ecosystems.
• Knowledge of cloud or distributed computing.
• 5+ years of experience with Java UI technologies including HTML5, AngularJS, Backbone.js, and Bootstrap.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Apache Flink or advanced Spark streaming use cases.
• Exposure to cloud-based big data services and containerized deployments.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.