Apex Systems

Starburst Engineer

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This role is for a "Starburst Engineer" on a contract basis for over 6 months, located onsite in Jersey City, New Jersey. Key skills include Starburst software installation, RedHat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and SQL query tuning.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
544
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🗓️ - Date
April 10, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Jersey City, NJ
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Documentation #Monitoring #Hadoop #Scala #Disaster Recovery #JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) #Security #Kubernetes #Stories #Trino #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Leadership #Alation
Role description
Job#: 3027687 Job Description: Application Programmer III Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Onsite) Employment Type: Contract Role Overview This position involves end-to-end platform administration and support tasks for a shared Starburst platform. The role focuses on installation, configuration, maintenance, and issue resolution to ensure platform stability and performance. The candidate will be required to be onsite three days per week. Key Responsibilities • Perform installation and configuration of Starburst software. • Coordinate, plan, and execute activities related to platform maintenance, disaster recovery, and software release management. • Serve as a Level 3 escalation point for platform issue resolution, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. • Conduct configuration and tuning of production and lower-level environments. • Perform capacity and stability monitoring, and assist with platform metrics collection and reporting. • Contribute to the definition, review, documentation, and communication of standards and best practices. Required Qualifications Technical Skills: The following are required qualifications for this role. • Hands-on experience with Starburst software installation and configuration. • Working knowledge of RedHat OpenShift and Kubernetes. • Experience with Starburst application, Trino, and SQL query tuning. • Proven troubleshooting and issue resolution skills. • Ability to analyze and communicate root cause and resolution steps. • Familiarity with Starburst software best practices and security models. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Working knowledge of Hadoop. • Experience with JDBC connectivity setup. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.