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Python Developer
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Python Developer for an opportunity in Jersey City NJ!
Position Title: [Python Developer]
Location: [Jersey City NJ 07310]
Anticipated Start Date: [TENTATIVE START DATE FROM ATS]
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: [6 months]
Job Type: [CONTRACT ON-SITE]
Pay Range: [$60/hr] - [$64/hr]
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
* Formal training or certification on data engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
* Experience across the data lifecycle, advanced experience with SQL (e.g., joins and aggregations), and working understanding of NoSQL databases
* Experience with statistical data analysis and ability to determine appropriate tools and data patterns to perform analysis
* Extensive experience in AWS, design, implementation, and maintenance of data pipelines using Python and PySpark.
* Proficient in Python and PySpark, able to write and execute complex queries to perform curation and build views required by end users (single and multi-dimensional).
* Proven experience in performance and tuning to ensure jobs are running at optimal levels and no performance bottleneck.
* Advanced proficiency in leveraging Gen AI models from Anthropic (or OpenAI, or Google) using APIs/SDKs
* Advanced proficiency in cloud data lakehouse platform such as AWS data lake services, Databricks or Hadoop, relational data store such as Postgres, Oracle or similar, and at least one NOSQL data store such as Cassandra, Dynamo, MongoDB or similar
* Advanced proficiency in Cloud Data Warehouse Snowflake, AWS Redshift
* Advanced proficiency in at least one scheduling/orchestration tool such as Airflow, AWS Step Functions or similar
* Proficiency in Unix scripting, data structures, data serialization formats such as JSON, AVRO, Protobuf, or similar, big-data storage formats such as Parquet, Iceberg, or similar, data processing methodologies such as batch, micro-batching, or stream, one or more data modelling techniques such as Dimensional, Data Vault, Kimball, Inmon, etc., Agile methodology, TDD or BDD and CI/CD tools.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
* Experience in carrying out data analysis to support business insights.
* Strong Python and Spark
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
Keywords:
[Python] [PySpark] [AWS] [Snowflake] [AWS RedShift] [scheduling/orchestration] [Unix] [NoSQL]
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward 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 based on disability.
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