Data Engineer
Presently we are unable to sponsor and request applicants to apply who are authorized to work without sponsorship*Employment TYPE: Contract W2 - NO C2CLocal or Nearby candidates onlyJob Title: Jr Data Engineer Location: Wilmington, DE – OnsiteAbout BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java J2EE, PySpark/Spark, ETL and streaming pipelines, and AWS services and a proven ability to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve resilient and secure software solutions within Agile frameworks.Responsibilities:Design, develop, and maintain Python or Java J2EE and Spark-based applications and data pipelines.Build and operate ETL and streaming pipelines using PySpark/Spark and AWS services.Implement CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding practices to ensure application resiliency.Develop, schedule, and monitor workflows using Databricks and Airflow.Required Skills & Qualifications:Proficiency in Java J2EE and one or more general-purpose languages such as Python (preferred) or Java.Extensive hands-on experience with PySpark/Spark for ETL and streaming pipelines.Experience with AWS services including EMR, Lambda, S3, and RDS.Experience with Databricks and Airflow for data engineering workflows.Understanding of Agile methodologies and work within common Agile frameworks.Knowledge of CI/CD, TDD, cloud development, application resiliency, and security practices.3+ years of applied software engineering experience with formal training or certification.Preferred Skills:Shell scripting and Unix systems experience.Terraform proficiency for infrastructure management.Familiarity with modern LLM techniques and practical use case development.Why BCforward?At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:Competitive compensation and benefitsOpportunities for growth with global clientsA supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and peopleExposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects