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Big Data Engineer

Apex Systems
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Job#: 3039383

Job Description:
Big Data Engineer

Location: Remote, United States

Role Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Big Data AWS Engineer for a contract role. This position involves the analysis, coding, implementation, and testing of Big Data applications, both API and Batch, on the AWS Cloud. The role requires a strong background in developing and maintaining robust data solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and test Big Data applications (API & Batch) on the AWS Cloud.
  • Utilize Java, Scala, Kotlin, Cassandra, Python, Hadoop, HDFS, Spark, and MapReduce frameworks.
  • Apply coding experience in Scala, PySpark, and Java for REST API and SOAP webservices.
  • Leverage AWS experience with Batch and API microservices using EMR, EC2, ECS, S3, Airflow, Step Functions, and AWS API Gateway.
  • Conduct performance tuning for Batch Applications, including Spark, Hadoop, EMR, Java, and Python.
  • Utilize Linux experience for shell scripting and Python tasks.
  • Create automation pipelines for data ingestion and transformation using Spark with Snowflake.
Required Qualifications
  • 7 years of experience in analysis, coding, implementation, and testing of Big Data Applications on the AWS Cloud.
  • Experience with Java, Scala, Kotlin, Cassandra, Python, Hadoop, HDFS, Spark, and the MapReduce framework.
  • Coding experience with Scala, PySpark, and Java for REST API and SOAP webservices.
  • Experience with AWS services including EMR, EC2, ECS, S3, Airflow, Step Functions, and AWS API Gateway.
  • Experience with Batch Application performance tuning (Spark/Hadoop/EMR, Java, Python).
  • Must have Linux experience, including shell scripting and Python.
  • Experience with Snowflake in creating automation pipelines for data ingestion and transformation using Spark.
Preferred Qualifications
  • DevOps experience with tools such as GIT, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm.
  • Experience creating CI/CD pipelines using Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Artifactory, and AWS CodeCommit CloudFormation.


Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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