Application Data Developer – Expert

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

. Own the Scala/Spark application framework supporting Medicaid Encounter Processing .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Nebraska • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and maintaining enterprise-scale distributed data processing applications using Scala and Apache Spark. Proficient in managing Cloudera Data Platform operations, implementing business rules with Drools, and optimizing SQL queries in production environments.

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Scala DevelopmentApache Spark 2.x/3.xCloudera Data Platform (CDP) 7.xDrools Rules Engine ImplementationSQL Development and Optimization

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Hard Skills

ScalaApache SparkCloudera Data PlatformApache HiveSQLDroolsLinuxGitAgileData Processing

Tools & Technologies

Cloudera ManagerHDFSYARNIBM DataStageAWS

Industry Keywords

MedicaidHealthcareMedicaid Encounter Processing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudHadoopHDFSLinuxScalaSparkSQLYarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Scala/Spark application framework supporting Medicaid Encounter Processing
Own the Drools business rule implementation and ongoing rule maintenance
Own enterprise data ingestion processes for master data and source system files
Own Spark and Hive batch processing workflows
Own production issue investigation and application defect resolution
Own production releases, version management, and deployment coordination
Own application performance tuning and optimization
Own technical documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge transfer
Provide basic operational administration and monitoring of the Cloudera Data Platform while coordinating with infrastructure and cloud operations teams
Maintain, enhance, and support Nebraska's enterprise data processing framework
Implement business and regulatory changes
Support production operations and perform routine operational administration of the data processing environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of experience developing enterprise-scale distributed data processing applications
Strong hands-on development experience with Scala
Experience developing applications using Apache Spark 2.x and/or Spark 3.x
Experience developing and maintaining applications running on Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) 7.x or equivalent enterprise Hadoop distributions
Experience with Apache Hive 3.x for data processing and Hive table management
Experience implementing business rules using the Drools Rules Engine
Strong SQL development and query optimization skills
Experience supporting Linux-based production environments
Experience troubleshooting distributed Spark applications in production
Experience using Git and modern version control practices
Medicaid or healthcare experience preferred
Experience with Medicaid Encounter Processing preferred
Experience with Cloudera Manager, HDFS, and YARN preferred
Experience integrating with IBM DataStage preferred
Familiarity with AWS infrastructure supporting Cloudera preferred
Experience with Agile, Jira, and Confluence preferred