Big Data Engineer / Data Platform Engineer

Job Title: Big Data Engineer / Data Platform Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ or Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range:

Jersey City, NJ (Pay Rate: $68.25)

Charlotte, NC (Pay Rate: $65.06)

Job ID: 410963

About BCforward

BCforward 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 Description

We are seeking a Big Data Engineer / Data Platform Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Big Data technologies, data engineering, and distributed systems and a proven ability to deliver scalable data platforms, optimize pipelines, and improve operational reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain large-scale data platforms in the financial domain.


• Contribute to data engineering, platform stability, and deployment automation.


• Partner with business, risk, compliance, and architecture teams to deliver data solutions.


• Develop on Big Data platforms using Hadoop ecosystem components including HDFS, Hive, Spark, and YARN.


• Design and operate streaming pipelines using Kafka or similar technologies.


• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and technical implementations.


• Troubleshoot and optimize data processing jobs across batch and streaming workloads.


• Ensure data quality, performance, and reliability across systems.


• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.


• Support automated deployments and release processes using infrastructure as code.


• Monitor and troubleshoot platforms using tools like Splunk to improve reliability and efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies and distributed systems.


• Proficiency with Hadoop ecosystem: HDFS, Hive, Spark, and YARN.


• Experience building and optimizing batch and streaming data pipelines, preferably with Kafka.


• Experience implementing CI/CD and automated deployments using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.


• Exposure to infrastructure as code and platform monitoring with Splunk or similar tools.


• Demonstrated leadership and client relationship skills with a strong professional work ethic.


• Ability to work under pressure and deliver on time, individually and within a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Git-based workflows and release management in regulated environments.


• Background in financial services data platforms.

Schedule & Start Details:

• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.


• Start date targeted within 2 to 4 weeks after offer to meet business needs.


• Glider candidate ID verification required.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.