Remote Senior Engineer - Data (1099 -Contract)

Description:

• This position is a 1099 opportunity, with the possibility of Temp-to-Hire.
• Bellese is a mission-driven Digital Services Company focused on innovative technology solutions in civic healthcare.
• The company aims to improve public health outcomes by understanding the healthcare journey for patients, caregivers, providers, payers, and policymakers.
• The Senior Engineer will primarily support SAS transition priorities by creating and converting existing SAS code to Spark.
• Responsibilities include optimizing Spark job performance, designing and maintaining backend software components, and researching proof of concepts in the data space.
• The role requires writing clean, maintainable code, performing code reviews, debugging defects, and creating technical documentation.
• Active participation in Agile ceremonies and assisting in project planning and prioritization is expected.
• The engineer will evaluate new technologies and frameworks, engage in professional development, and assist in implementing security and compliance policies within the AWS environment.

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Apache Spark and Python is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field is necessary.
• Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience in software development.
• AWS experience, including S3, EC2, Glue, and Lambda, is essential.
• A strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms is required.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is necessary.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Related experience in analytic programming, data extraction, querying databases/data warehouses, and data analysis is required.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $128,700 - $153,400 a year.
• Candidates must be US citizens or provide documented proof of eligibility to work in the US and have lived in the US for at least the past 3 years.
• Successful candidates will undergo a background investigation by the government and must meet the requirements to hold a position of Public Trust.
• Note that medical or recreational marijuana use is illegal at the federal level and may affect eligibility for Public Trust positions.