Senior Big Data Developer

What you will do

You would:

• Be responsible for development and maintenance of applications with technologies involving Enterprise Python and Distributed technologies.
• Collaborate with developers, product manager, business analysts and business users in conceptualizing, estimating and developing new software applications and enhancements.
• Assist in the development, and documentation of softwares objectives, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with internal users and departments.
• Collaborate with QA team to define test cases, metrics, and resolve questions about test results.
• Assist in the design and implementation process for new products, research and create POC for possible solutions.
• Develop components based on business and/or application requirements
• Create unit tests in accordance with team policies & procedures
• Advise, and mentor team members in specialized technical areas as well as fulfill administrative duties as defined by support process
• Create Value-adds that would contribute to Cost Optimizations/ Scalability/ Reliability/Secure solution

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science
• 7+ years experience in Python/BigData/Spark/Kafka/SQL/Angular/AWS/Microservices
• Preferred knowledge/experience in the following technologies
  • Big Data Ecosystems: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka
  • Spark, Python
  • Streaming and Batch Analytics processes
• Experience in following Tools: Eclipse, Maven, Gradle, DB tools, Bitbucket/JIRA/Confluence
• Can develop SOA services and good knowledge of REST API and Micro service architectures
• Solid knowledge of web architectural and design patterns
• Knowledge of JavaScript UI frameworks is desirable (backbone, angular, react, etc.)
• Understands software security practices including user authentication and authorization, data validation and an understanding of common DOS and SQL injection techniques.
• Familiar with profiling, code coverage, logging, common IDEs and other development tools.
• Scripting Languages: JSP & Servlets, JavaScript, XML, HTML, Python and Bash
• Familiar with Agile Methodologies SCRUM and Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, and ability to interface with Business, Analytics and IT organizations
• Ability to work effectively in short-cycle, team oriented environment, managing multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to identify non-obvious solutions to complex problems
• Behavioral Attributes
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal collaboration skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Possess Can-Do attitude to overcome challenges with high energy levels
  • Self-motivated, directed and passionate

Nice to have qualifications:

• Technical
  • BigData/Python/Spark/Cloud Certifications
  • Strong technical knowledge of SQL and data analysis with relational database modeling principles and techniques
  • Working knowledge of Data Technologies in the Cloud such as AWS services of compute, storage, messaging, RDS/Redshift or Snowflake
  • Nice to have strong skills in writing SQL queries (Oracle/SQL Server/Warehouse/NoSQL) and experience in Databricks
  • Basic UNIX/Linux knowledge/exposure is a plus but not required
  • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts
  • Nice to have proven expertise in ETL/ELT tooling such as Pentaho, Integration Services, Informatica, Data Pipeline, Glue
• Non-Technical
  • Functional knowledge of CRM, Marketing, Loyalty
  • Excellent Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems quickly
  • Strong time management skills with accountability
  • Ability to take full ownership of tasks and projects