Software Data Engineer, Java

Job DescriptionSince 1851, MassMutual’s commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We are people helping people.A career with us means you will work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable, and ethical business. We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual as we continue to help millions of Americans rely on each other.Together, we are strongerWhat great looks like in this roleOur ideal candidate is someone who enjoys designing, building, and delivering complex systems. You love coding and revel in finding elegant solutions to difficult problems. You understand the challenges of handling data at scale and are always looking for opportunities to leverage open-source tools to accelerate development. You are passionate about learning new technologies, are team-oriented and a strong communicator.Objectives of the roleDesign, develop, and deliver scalable, robust, and highly reusable components using technologies such as Python, Java, AWS serverless (Lambda, Glue), Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and RESTParticipate in all aspects of development from design to delivery, acting as both developer and component leadInteract closely with data users, including data engineers and data scientists to understand & refine requirementsDevelop code, unit tests, and conduct code reviewsDebug and troubleshoot problems in code and data pipelinesEvaluate and recommend tools, technologies, processes, and reference architecturesIdentify areas for process improvement, automation, and simplification (e.g. use of existing open-source technologies)Collaborate closely with other developers and provide mentorship as appropriateCollaborate with other peer organizations (e.g., Business Analyst, Data Modeler, QA, technical support, etc.) to prevent and resolve technical issuesWork in Agile development environment, attending daily stand-up meetings and delivering incremental improvements.Basic QualificationsJava: 4+ years developmentStrong foundation in algorithms, design patterns, and how to write performant codeData: Good understanding of data & data processing tools (e.g. Spark, Kafka, SQL), of relational database technologies and of analytics databases (e.g. Redshift, Vertica, Snowflake)CI/CD: Experienced with source control and with using CI/CD toolsTesting: Proficient in writing unit, integration, and load testsCommunication: Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skillsAble to work independently and also to provide leadership to small teams of developersBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred QualificationsCloud: Experience building with and deploying to cloud platforms such as AWS and leveraging serverless architectures (e.g. Lambda, Glue)Big Data & Streaming: 2+ years using big data and/or streaming technologies (e.g. Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink)MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.

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