Software Engineer IV - Big Data EngineerLocation: Durham, NC (Day 1 onsite)Duration: Long TermResponsibilities:Ability to assemble large, complex sets of data that meet non-functional and functional business requirementsAbility to identify, design and implement internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processesBuild required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources using Azure and SQL technologiesBuilding analytical tools to utilize the data pipeline, providing actionable insight into key business performance metrics including operational efficiency and customer acquisitionWorking with stakeholders including data, design, product and executive teams and assisting them with data-related technical issuesStrong programming and analytical skills, problem determination and debugging, attention to detail, teamwork, and excellent communication skills.Knowledge of software development concepts/methodology/life cycle, especially Agile methodologyProficiency with code versioning tools like GitProficiency with Windows- and Linux-based operating systems, including software installation, light administration and simple scripting.Required Skills:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fieldStrong analytical and Java programming skillsDeep technical skills in software development technologies and tools such as socket communication, Python, DI, CI, Spring Boot, XML/JSON, Java, JavaScript, Docker, Dagger2, mavenExperience in Cloud and Big Data technologies such as PowerShell, SQL, ADLS/Blob, Spark/SparkSQL, Databricks.8+ years professional experience in software development3+ years of cloud based or client/server development experience.1+ years of Big Data development experience.Preferred Skills:Experience implementing data migration and data processing using Azure services: ADLS, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Synapse/DW, Azure SQL DB, Event Hub, IOT Hub, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Analysis Service, HDInsight, Databricks Azure Data Catalog, Cosmo Db, ML Studio, AI/ML, etc.Experience in developing data ingestion, data processing and analytical pipelines for big data, relational databases, NoSQL and data warehouse solutionsExperience in Big data partitioning strategies, Azure ADF, Azure Databricks.Knowledge of cloud computing technologiesKnowledge of non-relational databasesExperience working on Azure SQL Server.