Kforce Inc ยท 3 hours ago
Data Engineer
Durham, NC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Data Engineer for their client in Durham, NC. The primary responsibilities include developing and managing APIs, building scalable solutions using AWS, and ensuring efficient database connections and SQL performance.
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Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Durham, NC that is seeking a Data Engineer
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or closely related)
5+ years of experience in application and REST API development using Java
Proven experience writing microservices with Java
Strong in managing API to database connections using different relational database drivers (Oracle, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Demonstrated experience developing, debugging and tuning complex SQL statements, PL/SQL packages and procedures
Hands-on experience building highly resilient, scalable, and efficient solutions using AWS services like Lambda, Glue, step functions, etc
Experience with DevOps or CI/CD Pipelines using Maven, Jenkins, Terraform, Github, Ansible, etc
Experience in managing high volume customer-facing application traffic for API's
Knowledge of Messaging Technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, SNS, SQS)
Desire and ability to learn and implement new technologies
Keen ability to see complex challenges from multiple perspectives, and leaning in to solve independently or with others
Knowledge of how to develop highly scalable distributed systems using Open-Source technologies
Ability to validate, monitor, and solve issues during development, testing, or in production
Excellent communication skills, both through written and verbal channels
Preferred
Hands-on experience with Aurora Postgres a big plus
Proven knowledge of AWS via Associate, Professional, or Specialty Certification(s) a big plus
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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