About Arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex, where innovation meets opportunity in the dynamic world of enterprise technology. As a leading force in the financial services industry, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge data technologies has positioned us at the forefront of digital transformation, and we're currently seeking a talented Senior Big Data Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Data Solutions team.
At arenaflex, we understand that data is the cornerstone of modern business intelligence. Our Enterprise Data Solutions division plays a critical role in delivering reliable, scalable, and secure data infrastructure across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact millions of customers while advancing your career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Big Data Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain our enterprise-level data processing systems. In this role, you will be responsible for building robust big data solutions that power critical business functions across the organization. You will work alongside talented engineers and data professionals to architect scalable data pipelines, implement efficient processing frameworks, and ensure data integrity across our complex data ecosystem.
This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute your expertise while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Big Data Software Engineer at arenaflex, you will take ownership of complex technical initiatives and drive them to successful completion. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Lead Complex Data Initiatives: Drive and manage moderately complex projects and initiatives within our big data environment, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
- Architectural Planning: Contribute to large-scale planning of data strategies, including infrastructure design, processing frameworks, and data flow optimization.
- Software Development: Design, code, test, debug, and document applications and projects related to our technology landscape, including system upgrades and new implementations.
- Technical Analysis: Review complex technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of emerging technologies and methodologies to determine optimal solutions.
- Problem Resolution: Resolve complex technical issues and lead cross-functional teams to meet existing client needs or address new business requirements, utilizing a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and achieve project goals through effective communication and teamwork.
- Team Leadership: Lead project initiatives and serve as an escalation point, providing guidance and direction to less experienced team members.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all developed solutions, ensuring knowledge transfer and maintainability.
Required Qualifications & Skills
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess the following qualifications and demonstrated experience:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Programming Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of software programming experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.
- Big Data Technologies: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience with Hadoop ecosystem and distributed computing frameworks.
- Database Experience: 3+ years of experience with Teradata and MongoDB databases, including design, optimization, and management.
- Cloud Platforms: 3+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure and services.
- Version Control: 3+ years of experience using GitHub and Bitbucket for source code management and collaborative development.
- Development Lifecycle: 3+ years of experience planning, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting applications and projects.
- Programming Languages: 3+ years of experience with Python and Unix/Shell scripting, along with familiarity in Scala, Flash, HBase, Oozie, Flume, and Kafka.
- Automation Tools: 3+ years of experience with Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following skills and experiences would be highly valued in candidates:
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving and team success.
- ETL Development: Experience designing ETL data streams using mappings and workflows to extract data from SQL Server and performing data migration and transformation from Oracle/Access/Excel sheets using SQL Server SSIS.
- Industry Experience: Previous experience working as a programmer in the financial services or banking industry.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At arenaflex, we invest in the professional development of our team members. As a Senior Big Data Software Engineer, you'll have access to:
- Comprehensive training programs on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Mentorship opportunities from senior technical leaders and architects.
- Clear career advancement pathways toward technical leadership or specialist roles.
- Exposure to cutting-edge big data technologies and cloud-native architectures.
- Participation in internal innovation labs and technology conferences.
- Cross-functional project opportunities that broaden your skill set and industry knowledge.
Work Environment & Culture
arenaflex fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated. Our culture is built on the following core principles:
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and open communication to solve complex challenges.
- Innovation: We encourage creative thinking and experimentation to drive technological advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Our remote work policy and flexible arrangements support your well-being and productivity.
- Continuous Learning: We support ongoing education and professional certification opportunities.
- Inclusivity: We are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package that recognizes your expertise and contributions:
- Salary Range: $20-30 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Employment Type: Full-time position with standard 8-hour workdays.
- Work Location: Remote work opportunity available for qualified candidates.
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday entitlements.
- Professional Development: Reimbursement for certifications, training, and educational expenses.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At arenaflex, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our workforce and enhance our ability to serve our customers. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are dedicated to building a workplace where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee has the opportunity to thrive and advance their career.
Risk & Compliance Responsibility
All arenaflex employees play a critical role in maintaining our reputation for integrity and compliance. In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Executing all relevant risk programs, including Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, and Regulatory Compliance requirements.
- Following and adhering to arenaflex policies and procedures.
- Meeting risk and compliance commitments in a timely and effective manner.
- Proactively monitoring, managing, identifying risks, and escalating issues appropriately.
- Making sound risk decisions that align with the organization's risk appetite and compliance requirements.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team of passionate data professionals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at arenaflex. You'll work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to meaningful work that makes a real impact.
We look forward to receiving your application and learning how your skills and experience can contribute to our continued success. Together, let's build the future of enterprise data solutions at arenaflex!
Apply now to join our team and become part of something great!