Apache Open Source – Full-Stack Technologist

Apache Open Source – Full-Stack Technologist

• Experience Level / Level: Level 3: BS + 6-8 YRS or MS + 4-6 YRS

• Pay Rate: $60.00 - $75.00 Hourly NOOT

• Location: Orlando, FL (Telework Full-Time)

• Estimated Start Date: November 23, 2026

• Estimated End Date: June 30, 2027

• Opportunity for FTE Hire: Yes

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Apache Open Source – Full-Stack Technologist to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise solutions utilizing Apache open-source stack components. This role involves building robust data and cloud infrastructure, managing containerized production workloads, and ensuring seamless integration with AWS cloud services.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain solutions utilizing Apache open-source stack components (e.g., DataHub, Polaris, NiFi, Airflow, Trino, Spark, and Jupyter Notebooks).

• Implement core Amazon Web Services (AWS) services (EC2, IAM, VPC, CloudTrail, GuardDuty) and establish foundational security controls.

• Secure and manage containerized workloads in production environments (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes).

• Deploy and operate solutions on AWS cloud and/or on-premises infrastructures, managing provisioning, configuration, and lifecycles.

• Build and maintain Git-based CI/CD pipelines and automation scripts using Python, Bash, or Groovy.

• Establish and execute backup/restore protocols, patching, and system upgrade cycles for production environments.

• Author user guides, operational labs, and onboarding materials to drive technology adoption.

• Provide technical mentorship and hands-on troubleshooting for early adopters and end-users of the Apache ecosystem.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Apache Stack Experience: Minimum of 3 years designing and maintaining components such as DataHub, Polaris, NiFi, Airflow, Trino, Spark, and Jupyter Notebooks.

• AWS Expertise: Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with core AWS services and foundational security controls.

• Container Security: Minimum of 2 years professional experience securing production containerized workloads (OpenShift, Kubernetes).

• Automation & CI/CD: Proficiency with Git-based pipelines and automation scripting (Python, Bash, Groovy).

• Desired Skills: Experience with data-governance frameworks, ETL processes, and data-catalog asset management tools.

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