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We are currently seeking a
Data Engineer - Data Platform (Spark/Kafka/Flink/Scala/Java) - Onsite Hybrid
to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Join a team building next-generation, cloud-native data platforms powering real-time and batch data movement at enterprise scale. You will design and develop streaming and batch frameworks, Kafka/Flink/Spark-based processing engines, and cloud-native solutions on Azure and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates have strong distributed systems experience and a passion for platform engineering, automation, and data modernization.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Design, develop, and support scalable real-time and batch data pipelines using Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, and Airflow.
Build and enhance metadata-driven self-service
data integration platforms and reusable connectors.
Develop and maintain source and target connectors for relational databases, file systems, Kafka, Cassandra, YugabyteDB, and other enterprise data stores.
Design, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based streaming and batch processing platforms.
Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premise environments to Microsoft Azure.
Drive performance tuning, scalability optimization, reliability improvements, and operational excellence across large-scale data workloads.
Develop cloud-native solutions supporting enterprise data movement and processing.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, cloud engineering teams, and business stakeholders to deliver enterprise-scale data solutions.
Contribute to platform modernization, automation, CI/CD implementation, and engineering best practices.
Support troubleshooting, production stability, and continuous improvement initiatives for critical data platforms.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum
8+ years
of overall Software Engineering or Data Engineering experience.
Minimum
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Apache Spark
for large-scale batch and streaming data processing.
Minimum
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Apache Kafka
including event-driven architectures and real-time data streaming solutions.
Minimum
3+ years
of hands-on experience with
Apache Flink
for stream processing and real-time analytics workloads.
Minimum
5+ years
of experience developing applications using
Java and/or Scala
.
Minimum
5+ years
of experience writing complex
SQL
queries and optimizing database performance.
Minimum
3+ years
of experience with
Kubernetes
and containerized application deployment.
Minimum
3+ years
of experience designing and implementing solutions on
Microsoft Azure Cloud
.
Minimum
3+ years
of experience building and supporting distributed data platforms using
Cassandra, YugabyteDB, PostgreSQL, or similar databases
.
Minimum
3+ years
of experience building event-driven architectures and streaming applications.
Minimum
2+ years
of experience implementing
CI/CD pipelines
, source control, and deployment automation using GitLab, GitHub, or similar tools.
Minimum
2+ years
of experience with cloud-native deployment patterns, containerization, and platform automation.
Travel:
Minimal travel required. Travel may be necessary based on project and stakeholder requirements.
Degree:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Skills:
Demonstrated experience in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and supporting mission-critical data platforms.
Experience with Apache Airflow orchestration.
Experience with metadata-driven data platforms and self-service ingestion frameworks.
Experience with enterprise cloud migration and modernization programs.
Experience with platform engineering and internal developer platforms.
Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or serving as a technical lead.
Knowledge of DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and observability frameworks.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $96,492 - $144,738 per annum. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
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