ELT/Analytics Developer with PySpark

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an ELT/Analytics Developer with PySpark for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Healthcare Services clients in Jacksonville, FL.

Top Skills Needed:
UNIX or Linux shell scripting
Advanced SQL scripting/querying
Working knowledge of PySpark as well as Hadoop environment required
Strong focus on working/analysis with very large data sets (millions of records )

Responsibilities:
Responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions using Python to enable Firm Customer Experience applications. Responsible for documentation of the system, conduct unit tests, peer code reviews and maintenance of internally developed applications, evaluation, and performance testing of purchased products. Responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.

• Experience with unit testing, release procedures, coding design and documentation protocol as well as change management procedures
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Flexible team player
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Must demonstrate initiative and effective independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and articulately
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• In-depth understanding of the systems development life cycle
• May include database knowledge in; SQL, MySQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, dBase, MS Access, etc
• Responsible for development, programming, coding of Information Technology solutions using Python
• Responsible for documentation of the system, conduct unit tests, peer code reviews and maintenance of internally developed applications, evaluation and performance testing of purchased products.
• Responsible for including IT Controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, as well as availability of the application and data processed or output by the application.
• Excellent understanding of RESTful Architecture style.
• We expect the candidate to have ability to take methodical approach to evaluate various libraries with pros and cons to meet business / technical requirements.
• Excellent understanding of Python programming mode and required libraries to develop REST API Services.
• Must have demonstrated experience developing REST APIs using Python.
• Must have demonstrated experience processing batch files using Python
• Must have demonstrated experience developing scheduling of batch processes
• Proficiency using standard desktop applications such as MS Suite and flowcharting tools such as Visio
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy

Required Skills:

• Related bachelor's degree or related work experience
• 5+ years related work experience, professional experience with technical design and coding in the IT industry
• UNIX or Linux shell scripting
• Advanced SQL scripting/querying
• Working knowledge of PySpark as well as Hadoop environment required
• Strong focus on working/analysis with very large data sets (millions of records)
• Technical curiosity and willingness to learn (asks questions, learns processes, data flow, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
• Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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