Java / Data Engineer

Korn Ferry • Boca Raton, FL, United States

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We have partnered with our client in their search for a Java / Data Engineer to work Remotely EST hours.

Responsibilities

We are looking for candidates who possess strong analytical skills and are talented at solving complex problems with an interest in building unique data solutions related to Big Data technology. The Software Engineer-III contractor position that we have in our mind is for anyone interested in data engineering, graph analytics and data science, with an emphasis on Data Engineering and JAVA experience.

Design and implement models to transform complex, connected datasets into actionable business intelligence using graph analytics principles and technologies
Core JAVA development including wrapper classes to support object-oriented features
Write Java classes, build JARs, perform unit testing, and optimize code for performance
Create entity models based on raw data sources
Build data pipelines for ingestion and incremental updates
Build automated test suites
Validate data quality and investigate data discrepancies
Review complex requirements and translate them into software designs and solutions
Write optimized code to clean, transform, and analyze large datasets
Knowledge sharing through peer programming, group code reviews
Adhere to code standardization and team best practices
Collaborate with team members, technical peers and stakeholders
Test data solutions, monitoring jobs, and fixing issues
Document technical specs and processes
Operate in various development environments (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall)
All other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

Meticulous attention to details and strong problem-solving abilities

Ability to apply logic and critical thinking to interpret data patterns and connections between different data sources

Able to work with ambiguity, gaining clarity using independent analysis and thorough investigation

Ability to work with complex data models and data modeling principles

Understanding of relational database principles

High proficiency in core JAVA development language OOP, Collections, Multithreading, Data Structures and Exception Handling

Proficiency with JUNIT testing framework, Maven build tool, GitHub version control and IntelliJ IDE.

Proficient in Big Data Frameworks such as Apache Spark (preferred) or Hadoop

Knowledgeable in Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark Core, Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Unity Catalog

Knowledgeable in analyzing data, finding data patterns, data visualization

Ability to ingest and transform data using PySpark in Azure Databricks

Understanding of key Data Warehousing and ETL / ELT Processes such as data pipelines and database management

Ability to design, build, and maintain robust Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) or Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) pipelines

Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases, MySQL and Azure Cosmos DB are preferred

Knowledgeable in object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns, and general software architecture

Knowledgeable in Cloud Platforms, such as Microsoft Azure (preferred) or AWS

Experience in performance optimization, including multi-threading, concurrency, and memory management

Ability to interpret complex data, visualize results, and explain insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to collaborate with internal and external technology resources.

Ability to write and review detailed technical specifications

Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)

Education & Work Experience

10+ years of Software Development experience

B.S Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent required

Title Java / Data Engineer

Location Remote EST

Client Industry Insurance

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com

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