Application Programmer III

Big Data Engineer

Job#: 3017475

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 10 months

Payrate: $60.00 - $68.26/hr

• Strong SQL Skills – one or more of MySQL, HIVE, Impala, SPARK SQL
• Data ingestion experience from message queue, file share, REST API, relational database, etc., and experience with data formats like JSON, CSV, XML
• Experience working with SPARK Structured streaming
• Experience working with Hadoop/Big Data and Distributed Systems
• Working experience with Spark, Sqoop, Kafka, Map Reduce, No
  
  SQL databases such as HBase, SOLR, CDP or HDP, Cloudera or Hortonworks, Elastic Search, Kibana, etc.
• Hands‑on programming experience in at least one of Scala, Python, PHP, or Shell scripting
• Performance tuning experience with Spark/Map Reduce or SQL jobs
• Experience and proficiency with the Linux operating system is a must
• Experience in end‑to‑end design and build process of Near‑Real Time and Batch Data Pipelines
• Experience working in an Agile development process and deep understanding of various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience using Source Code and Version Control systems such as SVN, Git, Bit Bucket, etc.
• Experience working with Jenkins and jar management
• Self‑starter who works with minimal supervision and can work in a team of diverse skill sets
• Ability to comprehend customer requests and provide the correct solution
• Strong analytical mind to take on complicated problems
• Desire to resolve issues and dive into potential issues
• Ability to adapt and continue to learn new technologies is important

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We also offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401(k) program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), the Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Software Development