Applications Dev & Test - Software Design Engineer 3

Job#: 3017823

Job Description:

Title: Software Design Engineer 3

Duration: approx. 5 months

Chance for Extension (Y/N): Yes

Candidate Location Requirements: Remote

Pay Rate / Range: $56 - $59

Top 3 Must-Have Hard Skillsets

1. Big Data Platform Experience - 5+ years

Cosmos (MapReducer), Azure data stack (HDI, ADLS Gen2), Spark/Scala.

2. SQL + High-Level Programming Language - 5+ years

SQL queries plus experience in C#, Scala, Java, or Python (flexible, not a deal breaker).

3. CICD, Debugging & Troubleshooting - 5+ years

Strong debugging, monitoring, and engineering lifecycle skills.

Typical Day

Will work with one of the engineers and engineering manager and responsible for feature design, development, validation, CI/CD, bug fixes, troubleshooting & debugging issues

Follow engineering practice and deployment rules,

Key Projects

Security work: fixing code security issues, updating identities/secrets, ensuring secure endpoints.

Governance: data partitioning, physical access restrictions, compliance related updates.

Feature innovation and continuous platform enhancements.

Maintaining and improving pipelines across Cosmos (MapReducer) and Azure data platforms (HDI, ADLS Gen2, Spark).

Typical Task Breakdown & Operating Rhythm

15-20% security-related fixes (code vulnerabilities, endpoint issues, secret rotation).

Governance and compliance work (data partitioning, access control).

Writing, modifying, and debugging code and services.

CICD, monitoring, and standard engineering lifecycle practices.

Mostly heads down execution work, following a task list and completing high priority deliverables quickly.

Collaborating with FTEs who will help onboard and accelerate ramp up.

Using SAW device access for AME domain work (pre prod/prod as allowed).

Ideal Background

Distributed system design & implementation, BIG DATA platforms knowledge, CI/CD processes, debugging & troubleshooting skills

Ideal Candidate

o Has 5+ yrs in large scale data engineering (Cosmos, Azure, Spark).

o Strong SQL + one high level language (C#, Scala, Java, Python).

o Prior Microsoft experience (S360, security expectations, internal processes).

o Very fast ramp up and can immediately execute tasks independently.

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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.