Data Engineer

Data Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Data Engineer for a hybrid opportunity in Plano, TX or Reston, VA!

Position Title: Data Engineer

Location: Plano, TX or Reston, VA

Anticipated Start Date: 02/24

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ months contract + Renewable

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [HYBRID]

Pay Range: $45 - $50/hr only on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Minimum Required Experiences:

• 7+ years of recent experience with building and deploying applications in AWS (S3, Hive, Glue, AWS Batch, Dynamo DB, Redshift, AWS EMR, Cloudwatch, RDS, Lambda, SNS, SWS etc.)
• 5+ years of Python, SQL, SparkSQL, PySpark
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an agile team (Scrum / Kanban)
• Identify customer needs and intended use of requested data in the development of database requirements and support the planning and engineering of enterprise databases.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of database technologies, complex coding languages, and computer system skills.
• Support the integration of data into readily available formats while maintaining existing structures and govern their use according to business requirements.
• Analyze new data sources and monitor the performance, scalability, and security of data.
• Create an initial analysis and deliver the user interface (UI) to the customer to enable further analysis.
• 4+ years' experience with Big Data Hadoop clusters, AWS, and Python
• Knowledge of Spark streaming technologies
• Experience in working with agile development teams
• Familiarity with Hadoop / Spark information architecture, Data Modeling, Machine Learning (ML)
• Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG)

Skills

• Skilled in cloud technologies and cloud computing
• Programming including coding, debugging, and using relevant programming languages
• Experience in the process of analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the data
• Skilled in creating and managing databases with the use of relevant software such as MySQL, Hadoop, or MongoDB
• Skilled in discovering patterns in large data sets with the use of relevant software such as Oracle Data Mining or Informatica
• Experience using software and computer systems' architectural principles to integrate enterprise computer applications such as xMatters, AWS Application Integration, or WebSphere
• Working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal
• Communication including communicating in writing or verbally, copywriting, planning and distributing communication, etc.

Tools

• Skilled in AWS Analytics such as Athena, EMR, or Glue
• Skilled in AWS Database products such as Neptune, RDS, Redshift, or Aurora
• Skilled in SQL
• Skilled in AWS Compute such as EC2, Lambda, Beanstalk, or ECS
• Skilled in Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings, development, and networking platforms
• Skilled in AWS Management and Governance suite of products such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, or Systems Manager
• Skilled in Python object-oriented programming

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Data Engineer, AWS, Python

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235315 when responding to this ad.

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