The Senior Spark Tech Lead will be responsible for integrating and maintaining the Quantexa platform, a spark based software provided by a UK fintech, into our existing systems to enhance our anti-money laundering capabilities. This role requires a deep expertise in Spark development, as well as an ability to analyze and understand underlying data. Additionally, the candidate should have an interest in exploring open-source applications distributed by Apache, Kubernetes, OpenSearch and Oracle.
Should be able to work as a Scrum Master
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities Integrate and upgrade the Quantexa tool with our existing systems for enhanced anti-money laundering measures.
Develop and maintain Spark-based applications deployed on Kubernetes clusters.
Conduct data analysis to understand and interpret underlying data structures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Spark development and Kubernetes.
Contributing Responsibilities Taking complete ownership of project activities and understand each tasks in details.
Ensure that the team delivers on time without any delays and deliveries are of high quality standards.
Estimation, Planning and scheduling of the project. Ensure all internal timelines are respected and project is on track.
Work with team to develop robust software adhering to the timelines & following all the standard guidelines.
Act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration
Make sure team adheres to all compliance processes and intervene if required
Task assignment to the team and tracking until task completion
Proactive Status reporting to the management.
Identify Risks in the project and highlight to Manager.
Create Contingency and Backup planning as necessary. Create Mitigation Plan.
Take decision by own based on situation.
Play the role of mentor and coach team members as and when required to meet the target goals
Gain functional knowledge on applications worked upon
Create knowledge repositories for future reference.
Arrange knowledge sharing sessions to enhance team's functional capability.
Evaluation of new tools and coming with POCs.
Provide feedback of team to upper management on timely basis
Technical & Behavioral Competencies Key Responsibilities
Integrate and upgrade the Quantexa tool with our existing systems for enhanced anti-money laundering measures.
Develop and maintain Spark-based applications deployed on Kubernetes clusters.
Conduct data analysis to understand and interpret underlying data structures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Spark development and Kubernetes.
Required Qualifications
7+ Years of experience in development
Extensive experience in Hadoop, Spark, Scala development (5 years min).
Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis (SQL), data processing (such as ETL), parsing, data mapping and handling real-life data quality issues.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience in Agile development.
High quality coding skill, incl. code control, unit testing, design, and documentation (code, test). Experience with tools such as sonar. Experience with GIT, Jenkins.
Specific Qualifications (if required) Experience with development and deployment of spark application and deployment on Kubernetes clusters
Hands-on development experience (Java, Scala, etc.) via system integration projects, Python, Elastic (optional).
Skills Referential
Behavioural Skills : (Please select up to 4 skills)
Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
Adaptability
Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving
Attention to detail / rigor
Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)
Analytical Ability
Ability to develop and adapt a process
Ability to develop and leverage networks
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Education Level:
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Experience Level
At least 7 years
Fluent in English
Team player
Strong analytical skills
Quality oriented and well organized
Willing to work under pressure and mission oriented
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Results-Oriented
