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Bigdata / Java Developer

Job Req Id:
25897935
Location(s):
Chennai, India, Pune, India
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
Aug. 20, 2025

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Intermediate Software Developer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent individual with 3-5 years of experience who is eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment. You will work on exciting projects involving large-scale data processing, analytics, and software development, leveraging technologies like Java, Apache Spark, Python, and Apache Iceberg. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge data lake technologies and contribute to critical data infrastructure.



Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with senior developers and data engineers to design, develop, test, and deploy scalable data processing pipelines and applications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Java and Python for various data ingestion, transformation, and analysis tasks.
  • Utilize Apache Spark for distributed data processing, focusing on performance optimization and resource management.
  • Work with Apache Iceberg tables for managing large, evolving datasets in our data lake, ensuring data consistency and reliability.
  • Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving issues in existing data pipelines and applications.
  • Participate in code reviews, contributing to a high standard of code quality and best practices.
  • Learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as the project requirements evolve.
  • Contribute to the documentation of technical designs, processes, and operational procedures.


Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming principles.
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages:JavaorPython.
  • Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development lifecycles.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Eagerness to learn and a strong passion for software development and data technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

  • Familiarity with distributed computing concepts.
  • Basic understanding of Apache Spark or experience with data processing frameworks.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
  • Any experience or coursework related to data lakes, data warehousing, or Apache Iceberg.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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