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Position: App Dev - Java/Scala/Pyspark - Lead W2 only Location: Wilmington, Delaware Duration: Contract Job ID: 180176 Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Back-End Developer with expertise in Java, Scala, and Spark. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS pipeline tools, event-based architecture, and data quality validation. This role requires a deep understanding of Glue job configuration, scaling, and state machine scheduling. The position may require occasional onsite presence in Wilmington, DE, McLean, VA, Richmond, VA, or NYC in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain back-end systems using Java, Scala, and Spark. • Design and implement AWS pipelines, including S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda for multi-stage data pipelines. • Work with event-based architecture, including EventBridge rules and S3 event notifications, and handle reruns from event-based triggers. • Configure and scale Glue jobs, addressing limitations such as Glue 4.0 Iceberg. • Build and maintain data validation components to ensure data security and handle schema drift and backfill processes. • Understand and manage state machine scheduling and downstream job synchronization using Step Functions. Qualifications: • Proven experience in back-end development with Java, Scala, and Spark. • Hands-on expertise with AWS tools such as S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda. • Strong understanding of event-based architecture and event-driven triggers. • Experience with Glue job configuration, scaling, and addressing limitations. • Knowledge of data quality validation, schema drift, and backfill handling. • Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional onsite presence. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: • Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. • Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. • Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $75- $80 The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com During the hiring process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in evaluating information related to your application. These tools may help analyze job-related qualifications or assist recruiters in reviewing applications and interview responses. AI-generated information is one factor considered in our hiring process. Final employment decisions are made by qualified hiring personnel and are not based solely on AI-generated recommendations. #LI-AS2

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Position: App Dev - Java/Scala/Pyspark - Lead W2 only
Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 180176
Develop and maintain back-end systems using Java, Scala, and Spark.
Design and implement AWS pipelines, including S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda for multi-stage data pipelines.
Work with event-based architecture, including EventBridge rules and S3 event notifications, and handle reruns from event-based triggers.
Configure and scale Glue jobs, addressing limitations such as Glue 4.0 Iceberg.
Build and maintain data validation components to ensure data security and handle schema drift and backfill processes.
Understand and manage state machine scheduling and downstream job synchronization using Step Functions.
Proven experience in back-end development with Java, Scala, and Spark.
Hands-on expertise with AWS tools such as S3, Glue, Step Functions, and Lambda.
Strong understanding of event-based architecture and event-driven triggers.
Experience with Glue job configuration, scaling, and addressing limitations.
Knowledge of data quality validation, schema drift, and backfill handling.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional onsite presence.
At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:
Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.

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