Core Java Engineer III / Atlanta / Hybrid

Motion Recruitment

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
An exciting contract-to-hire opportunity is now available for a Core Java Engineer III based in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a remote role with an occasional in office day. Join a global leader in data analytics and risk intelligence, supporting high-impact solutions that help businesses and governments tackle challenges such as fraud detection, identity verification, and financial crime. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to work in a highly technical environment using Core Java, Big Data technologies (like Snowflake, Hadoop, and Kafka), and modern data engineering tools.As part of a specialized engineering team focused on fraud-related data solutions, you’ll help design and implement systems that handle data across both cloud and on-prem environments. What sets this opportunity apart is the direct impact and technical ownership you'll have—this isn't a framework-heavy or UI-focused role. It’s a chance to work on the data layer of a platform used by financial institutions, government agencies, and enterprises worldwide. With an emphasis on efficiency, innovation, and scalability, you’ll get deep into the data, tackle real-world problems, and collaborate with a globally distributed team.Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Core Java (J2EE) proficiency; Go and SQL also highly valued
  • Strong experience with Big Data technologies (Snowflake, Hadoop, Kafka)
  • Strong data modeling knowledge (normalized/dimensional)
  • Excellent data manipulation/optimization skills (SQL performance tuning, etc.)
  • Experience with Agile development practices
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown:
  • 70% Core Java, SQL, Go development
  • 30% Big Data solutions (Snowflake, Hadoop, Kafka, Databricks)
Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain scalable data processing systems using Core Java and Big Data tech
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams around the world
  • Finalize technical requirements and translate them into robust design
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production
  • Continuously research and apply new technologies to improve system efficiency
  • Maintain documentation, perform code reviews, and support releases
  • Handle projects end-to-end: design, implement, test, deploy, support
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment