Cloud Data Engineer

Cloud Data EngineerApex Systems has an opening for a 100% remote cloud data engineer with an enterprise retail client. This resource will join a team supporting the back-end engineering of several inventory search features of a consumer application used during a customer's in-store experience.Our client is looking for skilled data engineers with experience in Java+ Springboot, Apache Solr for scaling enterprise search, and Apache Beam for defining and executing data processing pipelines, including ETL, batch and stream processing.Location: 100% Remote (CST schedule)Duration: 12+ month contract- expected to extend.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field requiredMinimum of 5 - 8 years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and delivering software solutions in Java (preferred) or PythonSolid knowledge of Solr, Apache Beam, Java & Springboot,ATG/Endeca (preferred but not required)Working experience with Streaming and batch processing tools like Apache Beam (preferred), Spark etc.Understanding of Big Table and Big Query.Experience in Spring boot framework and microservices development.Working experience in Google Cloud on cloud functions, specifically developing and deploying google dataflowExperience with all aspects of Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, etc. as well as microservices developmentAdvanced problem-solving, domain technical and analytical skillsAdvanced system estimation, planning, and execution skillsBackground Check: YesDrug Screen: YesNotes: 100% remote 12+ month contract - expected to extend for 3+ years. Preferred to be located in CST/EST/MST time or open to working a CST schedule every day. Selling points for candidate: work on a search application that will be used by millions of people in 7000+ stores nationally.