Back-End Developer - Java/Hadoop

Improving has partnered with a client in Southlake, TX on their search for Software Developer who is experienced with Java programming experience to join their team. This is a direct hire, full time salaried position with the client company.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
For starters, you will be working alongside some of the smartest engineers, retail experts and data scientists in the world and will work closely with the product and development teams to develop Software-as-a-Service data processing applications. You will be programming on the back end data processing systems using Java and technologies such as Hadoop, Pig, Spark and distributed relational database systems. You will be most comfortable in this role if you enjoy data and mathematical algorithms and have worked with extremely large data sets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement highly scalable data processing systems using technologies such as Hadoop MapReduce, Pig, Tez, Spark, and distributed relational database systems
• Build and execute test plans for performance and data accuracy
• Contribute to backend documentation
• Remain current on new development technologies

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years working as a Java developer or similar development role
• 2+ years working with Hadoop, Pig, Hive, or similar technologies, including cluster administration
• 1+ years working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Excellent knowledge of algorithms, algorithm analysis, and data structures
• Experience with statistics and data analysis (e.g., in R) highly preferred
• Experience developing SaaS applications a plus
• Experience building REST APIs in Java (JAX-RS/Jersey, Dropwizard, Spring) or NodeJS a plus
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of multiple programming languages such as Perl, Python, JavaScript, Lisp, C++, C#, or Bash, encompassing different programming paradigms a plus
• Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, and other web technologies a plus
• Experience with Linux preferred

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree or greater preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Systems

NOTE - Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. on a W2 Salary basis.