Application Programmer III

Job Title : Big Data Engineer

Location : Chicago IL

Duration : 10 months

Payrate : $60.00 - $68.26 / hr

Required Skills :

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, MapReduce, NoSQL Database like 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, to name a few

Performance tuning experience with spark / MapReduce or SQL jobs

Experience and proficiency with 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 Agile development process and deep understanding of various phases of the Software Development Life Cycle

Experience using Source Code and Version Control systems like SVN, Git, Bit Bucket etc.

Experience working with Jenkins and Jar management

Self-starter who works with minimal supervision and the ability to work in a team of diverse skill sets

Ability to comprehend customer requests and provide the correct solution

Strong analytical mind to help take on complicated problems

Desire to resolve issues and dive into potential issues

Ability to adapt and continue to learn new technologies is important

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview : 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 offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc 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. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.