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Certification will be verified during the interview or offer process\nAWS Certified Developer - Associate\nAWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional\nCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)\nHadoop Developer Certification\n\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting enterprise data platforms utilizing Apache Hadoop\nExperience with Apache Accumulo, Apache NiFi, and enterprise data processing frameworks\nExperience with MongoDB, ActiveMQ, or similar messaging technologies\nExperience developing applications using the Spring Framework\nExperience with Python and Bash scripting for automation and operational support\nKnowledge of secure software development practices, cybersecurity principles, and compliance requirements\nExperience supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS), hybrid cloud environments, and cloud-native architectures\nExperience optimizing distributed applications supporting large-scale data processing environments\nFamiliarity with enterprise monitoring, logging, and observability solutions\nExempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. 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