{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"84dabb335d70639a9c2db6c2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84dabb335d70639a9c2db6c2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84dabb335d70639a9c2db6c2","title":"Python/Big Data Developer","description":"Job Title: Python/Big Data Developer\nDuration: 18-24 Month W2 Contract\nLocation: Pennington, NJ or Jersey City, NJ\nRequired Pay Scale: $60-$68/hour\n\nJob Title: Python Developer – Big Data / Data Lake Engineer Location: Jersey City, NJ\n\nInterview Process:\n\n1st Round: Virtual Interview\n2nd Round: Onsite Interview\nOverview We are seeking a Python Developer with strong Big Data and Data Lake engineering experience to support Data Lake migration, modernization, and ongoing platform maintenance initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about building scalable data solutions and has experience working with modern Big Data technologies.\n\nWe are open to candidates with either:\n\nStrong Big Data/Data Lake engineering experience complemented by Python development, or\nStrong Python development experience with solid exposure to Big Data engineering.\nRequired Skills\n\nStrong Python development experience\nExperience working with Big Data/Data Lake technologies\nHands-on experience with PySpark\nExperience with Apache Iceberg\nExperience with Hadoop\nExperience with Impala\nExperience supporting Data Lake migration, engineering, and maintenance initiatives\nStrong understanding of data processing, distributed computing, and scalable data platforms\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with object-oriented databases such as:\nMongoDB\nPostgreSQL\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop and maintain Python applications supporting enterprise Data Lake platforms.\nParticipate in Data Lake migration and modernization efforts.\nBuild and optimize scalable data processing pipelines using PySpark.\nWork with Apache Iceberg, Hadoop, and Impala to develop and maintain large-scale data solutions.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to improve performance, reliability, and scalability of the data platform.\nTroubleshoot production issues and support ongoing platform maintenance.\nWrite clean, maintainable, and reusable Python code following software engineering best practices.\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nExperience developing scalable applications using Python.\nHands-on experience with Big Data ecosystems and Data Lake technologies.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration abilities.\nPreferred Candidate Profile We're looking for a software engineer who combines strong Python development skills with experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale Data Lake platforms. The ideal candidate has worked with distributed data technologies such as PySpark, Apache Iceberg, Hadoop, and Impala, and has experience supporting Data Lake migrations. Experience with object-oriented databases—including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or financial industry platforms\n\nAbout Matlen Silver\n\nExperience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.\n\nMatlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.\n\nIf you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600\n\nAt The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:\n\nHealth, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)\n401(k) plan (employee contributions only)","company":"Matlen Silver Group","rawCompany":"matlen silver group","city":"New York","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T00:14:27.251Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Python/Big Data Developer","description":"Job Title: Python/Big Data Developer\nDuration: 18-24 Month W2 Contract\nLocation: Pennington, NJ or Jersey City, NJ\nRequired Pay Scale: $60-$68/hour\n\nJob Title: Python Developer – Big Data / Data Lake Engineer Location: Jersey City, NJ\n\nInterview Process:\n\n1st Round: Virtual Interview\n2nd Round: Onsite Interview\nOverview We are seeking a Python Developer with strong Big Data and Data Lake engineering experience to support Data Lake migration, modernization, and ongoing platform maintenance initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about building scalable data solutions and has experience working with modern Big Data technologies.\n\nWe are open to candidates with either:\n\nStrong Big Data/Data Lake engineering experience complemented by Python development, or\nStrong Python development experience with solid exposure to Big Data engineering.\nRequired Skills\n\nStrong Python development experience\nExperience working with Big Data/Data Lake technologies\nHands-on experience with PySpark\nExperience with Apache Iceberg\nExperience with Hadoop\nExperience with Impala\nExperience supporting Data Lake migration, engineering, and maintenance initiatives\nStrong understanding of data processing, distributed computing, and scalable data platforms\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with object-oriented databases such as:\nMongoDB\nPostgreSQL\nResponsibilities\n\nDevelop and maintain Python applications supporting enterprise Data Lake platforms.\nParticipate in Data Lake migration and modernization efforts.\nBuild and optimize scalable data processing pipelines using PySpark.\nWork with Apache Iceberg, Hadoop, and Impala to develop and maintain large-scale data solutions.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to improve performance, reliability, and scalability of the data platform.\nTroubleshoot production issues and support ongoing platform maintenance.\nWrite clean, maintainable, and reusable Python code following software engineering best practices.\nQualifications\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\nExperience developing scalable applications using Python.\nHands-on experience with Big Data ecosystems and Data Lake technologies.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration abilities.\nPreferred Candidate Profile We're looking for a software engineer who combines strong Python development skills with experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale Data Lake platforms. The ideal candidate has worked with distributed data technologies such as PySpark, Apache Iceberg, Hadoop, and Impala, and has experience supporting Data Lake migrations. Experience with object-oriented databases—including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or financial industry platforms\n\nAbout Matlen Silver\n\nExperience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.\n\nMatlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.\n\nIf you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600\n\nAt The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:\n\nHealth, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)\n401(k) plan (employee contributions only)","datePosted":"2026-08-05T00:14:27.251Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T00:14:27.251Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Matlen Silver Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"New York","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"84dabb335d70639a9c2db6c2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84dabb335d70639a9c2db6c2"}}