Java J2EE, PySpark/Spark Engineer - Intermediate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineering - Java J2EE - Intermediate

Location: Wilmington, DE (Primary); Columbus, OH; Houston, TX; Plano, TX

Duration: Contract - 6 months

Pay Range: $64/hr -$68/hr (W2)

Interview Process: 1st round Zoom, 2nd round in-person

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Jr Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java J2EE, PySpark/Spark, AWS services, and Agile delivery and a proven ability to design, build, and operate resilient ETL and streaming data pipelines in cloud environments .

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve Java J2EE and data pipeline solutions.
• Build and support ETL and streaming pipelines using PySpark/Spark.
• Leverage AWS services including SQS, Lambda, S3, and RDS for application and data workflows.
• Apply Agile practices and participate in ceremonies to deliver incremental value.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Java J2EE application development and common design techniques.
• Extensive hands-on experience with PySpark/Spark and ETL/streaming pipelines.
• Experience with AWS services such as SQS, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
• Advanced proficiency in one or more languages such as Python or Java.
• Understanding of CI/CD, TDD, cloud development, application resiliency, and security.
• Working knowledge across software engineering disciplines including analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• 4-5+ years of applied software engineering experience with relevant training or certification.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Shell scripting on Unix systems.
• Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with modern LLM techniques and practical LLM use case development on OpenAI Azure.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

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