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Job Title: Backend Developer – Java / Spark / AWS (ETL Pipeline)
Location McLean, VA ; Wilmington, DE  ***On-Site
Duration:7+ Months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design and implement ETL data pipelines supporting data ingestion, transformation, and integration within the Bank ecosystem. This role will focus on developing services that extract and load files received from Discover into internal systems using Java, Apache Spark, and AWS-native services such as Step Functions, Glue, and Lambda.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on backend engineer with strong data engineering fundamentals and cloud-native development experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery of large data sets
• Develop scalable and maintainable backend services using Java and Apache Spark
• Build data workflows using AWS Step Functions, Glue, and Lambda
• Automate file transfers, ingestion, and validation from Discover into the Capital One environment
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging for data pipeline reliability
• Collaborate with data engineers, QA, and cloud platform teams to ensure integration and performance
• Ensure compliance with data governance, quality, and security standards

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software development experience
• Strong programming skills in Java (data processing and service design)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Spark (batch or streaming data processing)
• Proficiency in AWS cloud services — Step Functions, Glue, Lambda (required)
• Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines or similar data ingestion workflows
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system performance optimization
• Experience with CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and containerization

Nice to Have

• Experience with S3, DynamoDB, or Redshift
• Familiarity with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools
• Exposure to Kafka or event-driven data ingestion
• Knowledge of Python for data manipulation or Glue scripting

Ideal Candidate

• Backend engineer with strong data pipeline and cloud experience
• Proactive problem-solver with excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS HAS AN OPENING!

This is a Contract Opportunity with our company that MUST be worked on a W2 Only. No C2C eligibility for this position. Visa Sponsorship is Available! The details are below.

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Job Title: Software Engineer
Contract Length: 4+ Months
Location: McLean, VA 22102 (Hybrid)

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Required Qualifications:

Python, AWS, Machine Learning experience, DynamoDB, Aurora

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Job Title: Senior QA Specialist (Credit Card Authorization Testing)
Location McClean, VA  ***Hybrid***
Duration: 6+ Months
Role Type: W2 Contract Engagement

Overview

We are seeking a Senior QA Specialist to join a focused, high-impact 3-person QA team supporting critical credit card authorization initiatives. This is a project-based contract role requiring strong manual testing expertise within financial services environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Splunk and has previously supported enterprise-level transaction or authorization validation systems.

This role involves hands-on manual test execution, test case documentation, and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and document manual test cases for credit card authorization systems
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed test cases and test documentation
• Utilize Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
• Participate in collaborative testing workflows with business and technology partners
• Write or review Gherkin/Cucumber-style test case documentation
• Participate in a 1-hour interview including a live test case exercise

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on manual QA/testing experience
• Must have Splunk experience
• Financial services domain experience is required (Banking experience is a strong plus)
• Proven ability to clearly document and communicate test cases
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Exposure to green screen or legacy UI testing
• Experience testing authorization flows or financial documentation
• Familiarity with Cucumber / Gherkin for BDD-style test writing

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and disciplined manual tester
• Strong communicator — confident in documentation and live test walkthroughs
• Financial testing background — understands authorization flows and production risk
• Comfortable working independently within a lean testing team