Application Programmer III

Job#: 3029519

Job Description:
Application Programmer III

Location: Pennington, New Jersey (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

An individual is sought to design, develop, and support data ingestion and query solutions using Elasticsearch and DB2 technologies. This role requires hands-on experience in designing Elasticsearch indices, loading data from DB2 and other enterprise data sources, and supporting scheduled data processing workflows. The position will ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements while contributing to technical design, delivery estimation, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design, development, and support of data ingestion and query solutions using Elasticsearch and DB2.
• Design and optimize Elasticsearch indices and data ingestion pipelines from DB2 and other enterprise data sources.
• Develop and maintain DB2 SQL queries, tables, and data structures using distributed tools such as Toad Data and IBM ID/z.
• Design and manage Autosys jobs to support scheduled data processing.
• Ensure solutions meet functional, non-functional, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Contribute high-quality, well-tested code and ensure successful integration with upstream and downstream systems.
• Provide ongoing production support, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with team members to estimate delivery effort, resolve technical complexity, and improve solution design.
• Document technical designs and operational procedures to support deployment, maintenance, and business use.

Required Qualifications

Education: B.E / B. Tech / MBA

Experience: 7+ years of experience in Elastic Search, DB2, and Autosys scheduling.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Elasticsearch, including schema design and data loading.
• Experience with DB2 using distributed tools.
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of SDLC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Investment Banking or Wealth Management.
• Ability to work in cross-functional and multi-location teams.
• Effective communication skills and experience working in a diverse team.
• Ability to take on tasks independently and see them to completion.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment within a strict timeline.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate Range: $65.00/hr - $68.26/hr.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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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 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.