Python PySpark Developer - ApTask

About Client:
The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.



 Rate Range: $65- $72/hr C2C Without Benifits
Salary: $130k per annum + benefits



Job Description:

• Collaborate with the team to build out features for the data platform and consolidate data
• assets
• Build, maintain and optimize data pipelines built using Spark
• Advise, consult, and coach other data professionals on standards and practices
• Work with the team to define company data assets
• Migrate CMS’ data platform into Chase’s environment
• Partner with business analysts and solutions architects to develop technical
• architectures for strategic enterprise projects and initiatives
• Build libraries to standardize how we process data
• Loves to teach and learn, and knows that continuous learning is the cornerstone of every
• successful engineer
• Has a solid understanding of AWS tools such as EMR or Glue, their pros and cons and
• is able to intelligently convey such knowledge
• Implement automation on applicable processes

• 5+ Years experience in a data engineering position
• Proficiency is Python (or similar) and SQL
• Strong experience building data pipelines with Spark
• Experience with relational datastores, NoSQL datastores and cloud object stores
• Experience building data processing infrastructure in AWS
• Bonus: Experience with infrastructure as code solutions, preferably Terraform
• Bonus: Cloud certification
• Bonus: Production experience with ACID compliant formats such as Hudi, Iceberg or
• Delta Lake
• Bonus: Familiar with data observability solutions, data governance frameworks

• Your experience in public cloud migrations of complex systems, anticipating problems, and finding ways to mitigate risk, will be key in leading numerous public cloud initiatives
• Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Own end-to-end platform issues & help provide solutions to platform build and performance issues on the AWS Cloud & ensure the deliverables are bug free
• Drive, support, and deliver on a strategy to build broad use of Amazon's utility computing web services (e.g., AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS RDS, AWS CloudFront, AWS EFS, AWS DynamoDB, CloudWatch, EKS, ECS, MFTS, ALB, NLB)
• Measure and optimize system performance, with an eye toward pushing our capabilities forward, getting ahead of customer needs, and innovating to continually improve
• Utilize programming languages like Java, Python, SQL, Node, Go, and Scala, Open Source RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Container Orchestration services including Docker and Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS tools and services

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Advanced in one or more programming language(s) - Java, Python, Go
• A strong understanding of business technology drivers and their impact on architecture design, performance and monitoring, best practices
• Design and building web environments on AWS, which includes working with services like EC2, ALB, NLB, Aurora Postgres, DynamoDB, EKS, ECS fargate, MFTS, SQS/SNS, S3 and Route53
• Advanced in modern technologies such as: Java version 8+, Spring Boot, Restful Microservices, AWS or Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes.
• Experience using DevOps tools in a cloud environment, such as Ansible, Artifactory, Docker, GitHub, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Maven, and Sonar Qube
• Experience and knowledge of writing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Environment-as-Code (EaC), using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform
• Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Expert in one or more programming language(s) preferably Java
• AWS Associate level certification in Developer, Solutions Architect or DevOps
• Experience in building the AWS infrastructure like EKS, EC2, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, MFTS, Route53, ALB, NLB
• Experience with high volume, mission critical applications, and building upon messaging and or event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Experience with logging, observability and monitoring tools including Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace. CloudWatch or Grafana
• Experience in automation and continuous delivery methods using Shell scripts, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, Spinnaker

About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.

If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at businessexcellence@aptask.com .