Data Engineer (Ab Initio, OzoneCH, Flink) | Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite) | W2 & Fulltime

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Next Gen Software Solutions LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Role: Data Engineer (Ab Initio, OzoneCH, Flink)Locations: Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite)Duration: Long term Employment Type: W2 Contract / FulltimeJob Description:We are seeking a highly skilled resource to design and implement high-performance, event-driven data pipelines, ensuring low-latency data processing and high availability system for the large credit card processing system. The ideal candidate will work with the Ab Initio ecosystem (GDE, EME, Conduct>It) to build stateful services that ingest, filter, and transform data from sources like Kafka or message queues, pushing updates to dashboards or downstream databases in near-real-time.Key Responsibilities:Create complex Ab Initio continuous flow graphs, including stateful joins, sliding time windows, and aggregations.Implement event-driven data pipelines using Kafka, MQ, and file streams.Ensure the resilience of continuous flows, including checkpointing and recovery, to guarantee "exactly-once" processing.Apply advanced Ab Initio components (e.g., Reformat, Rollup, Join, Partition) to ensure low-latency performance.Proactively monitor live production streams to ensure 24/7 reliability and troubleshooting data issuesDevelop ETL pipelines for batch and real-time data ingestion and transformation.Implement and ensure data validation, data security, integrity, and compliance across big data platforms.Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues in large-scale clusters.Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and application teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.Automate workflows and improve operational efficiency using scripting and orchestration tools. Required Skills & Qualifications:Deep understanding of credit card process systemDeep knowledge of GDE (Graphical Development Environment), EME (Enterprise Meta>Environment), Conduct>It, and Continuous Flows.Understanding of Kafka, message queues, and real-time stateful services.Proficiency in Unix/Linux shell scripting, SQL, and database technologies (e.g., Oracle, Teradata).Experience in Java, Scala, Python or Kafka is plus.Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.Understanding of data security, governance, and compliance standards.Experience with cloud-based big data platformsExposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for big data workloads.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for data engineering projects.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation tools.Product implementation experience is preferredBehavioral Skills:Good Communication skills5 days’ Work from Office at Berkley Heights, NJTeam PlayerAbility to work in a changing environmentStrong problem solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently or within a teamManage day-to-day challenges and communicate developmental risks with the technical teamAbout Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army soldier, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and excellence—principles that guide every aspect of our operations.