Remote Data Engineer (Snowflake, Spark/Scala)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. is recruiting a Data Engineer for a confidential healthcare services client. The role develops and maintains IT solutions using Snowflake and Spark/Scala, supports application testing and controls, and provides technical guidance to other developers.

Responsibilities:

• Development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions
• Documenting detailed system specifications, participation in unit testing and maintenance of planned and unplanned internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products
• Including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application
• Lead efforts, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Developers

Requirements:

• Related Bachelor's degree or related work experience
• 5+ years related work experience, Professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry
• Snowflake, Spark /Scala
• Experience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
• Proficiency using versioning tools: GIT, GNU, RCS, SCCS, CVS, SVN, Mercurial, Monotone, etc
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Flexible team player
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
• Proficiency programming in more than one object-oriented programming language;
  • Snowflake, Spark/Scala
  • May include database knowledge in; SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, dBase, MS Access, etc
• Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
• Proficiency using debugging tools; Advanced Debugger, Allinea DDT, AQtime,, ARM, CA/EZTEST, etc
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy
• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology