Data Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Engineer in Smithfield, RI.

Overview:
As a principal software engineer, you will drive platform evolution with specific responsibilities for providing technical leadership in data engineering, as well as in Test Driven Development. You will be responsible for delivery assignments and participate in a healthy dose of forward-looking experimentation on emerging technologies or advanced concepts in mature technologies. You will design, develop, and implement data intensive Web Services, including alignment to coding standards, and building/running appropriate unit and integration tests and deployment scripts via karma, JUnit, groovy, jest, etc.

As you deliver business solutions to The Cloud you will have a strong focus and assurance on stability and resiliency through the application of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. If you are a highly motivated and responsive teammate, with a can do- attitude who is able to multi-task and work under minimal supervision, this role is for you!

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS/BA degree
* Minimum of 8 years of data engineering experience
* Hands-on experience working with PL-SQL and NoSQL
* Experience in ETL tools, including Informatica
* Experience/exposure to Java, Python or Scala
* Experience with design and development of high TPS REST based Microservices using frameworks like Spring, Mybatis, Jersey, etc.
* Experience in large volume data implementations, Data Analysis, application platform development for a global customer base
* Agile methodology experience with CI/CD
* Knowledge of CD process and tools and practices (preferably GitHub, Jenkins, Stash, Artifactory, etc.)
* Demonstrated work experience using data streaming tools like Kafka and loading data to low latency caching data stores like Redis
* Analytical and consulting mindset, asking engaging questions to help tease out requirements details and technical implementation options from technical team members, product owner and customers
* Outstanding verbal and written communications skills and comfortable in summarizing technical information
* A love for working with data and are confident in your SQL skills and ETL development
* A passion for coaching, mentoring and development associates
* Superb attention to detail and expertise in drafting business value-oriented user stories and a willingness to help facilitate Agile ceremonies
* Cloud experience with Azure is a plus
* SQL, AWS Certification a plus
* Mainframe development skills a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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