EMR_Spark SME

Job Title:EMR_Spark SME Experience:5-10 Years Location:Bangalore : Technical Skills: 5+ years of experience in big data technologies with hands-on expertise in AWS EMR and Apache Spark. Proficiency in Spark Core, Spark SQL, and Spark Streaming for large-scale data processing. Strong experience with data formats (Parquet, Avro, JSON) and data storage solutions (Amazon S3, HDFS). Solid understanding of distributed systems architecture and cluster resource management (YARN). Familiarity with AWS services (S3, IAM, Lambda, Glue, Redshift, Athena). Experience in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Scala, and Java. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Architect and develop scalable data processing solutions using AWS EMR and Apache Spark. Optimize and tune Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency on EMR clusters. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to EMR and Spark workloads. Implement best practices for cluster management, data partitioning, and job execution. Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to integrate Spark solutions with broader data ecosystems (S3, RDS, Redshift, Glue, etc.). Automate deployments and cluster management using infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure data security and governance in EMR and Spark environments in compliance with company policies. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and data analysts. Stay current with new AWS EMR features and Spark versions to recommend improvements and upgrades. Requirements and Skills Performance tuning and optimization of Spark jobs. Problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Strong experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Qualification: Education qualificationB.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, M. Tech or equivalent technical degree from a reputed college. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty