Data Engineer IRC281233

Description

We are seeking an technical leader for a hybrid Senior Programmer and Data engineer & Solutions Architect role. This position is for a hands-on expert who not only possesses mastery in Apache Spark development but also has a proven track record of architecting complex, end-to-end data solutions on AWS and on-premise.

You will be the technical leader for new data initiatives, responsible for designing the architectural blueprints for our data lake platforms and then leading the hands-on implementation of those designs. We need a strategic thinker who can solve our most complex technical challenges and proactively drive things to add values to the domain..

Requirements

Core Technical Qualifications

Experience: 8-10+ years in programming & data engineering, with a clear progression into technical leadership and architectural roles.
Architecture: Demonstrable, hands-on experience designing and implementing large-scale data lake solutions from the ground up.
AWS Expertise: Mastery of the AWS data ecosystem (S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Kinesis, Lambda, Athena).
Spark Mastery: Expert-level development and performance-tuning skills in Apache Spark.
Programming: Mandatory, deep proficiency in Scala or Python.
Language Flexibility: Non-negotiable willingness and proven ability to code in python / scala as required by project needs.

🌟 Preferred Qualifications (Added Advantage)

AI/ML Architecture: Experience designing data systems to support AI/ML and MLOps workflows (e.g., feature stores, model training pipelines).
Gen AI Implementation: Proven experience integrating Generative AI models or building the supporting data infrastructure.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Development (The “Senior Engineer”)

Expert Development: Act as the most senior developer on the team, writing clean, optimized, and complex code for data processing using Apache Spark (Scala/PySpark).
Performance Tuning: Lead efforts in optimizing and performance-tuning Spark applications, data structures, and cloud infrastructure at scale.
Problem Solving: Take ownership of the most difficult technical challenges and see them through to resolution.
Solution Design: Architect and own the end-to-end design of our data lake and data platform solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.
Platform Optimization: Design and implement data models, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipelines, ensuring they are optimized for performance, scalability, and cost.
Innovation & Evaluation: Act as the lead technical consultant; evaluate new technologies (especially in AI/ML) and architect solutions that bring measurable value to the product.
Mentorship: Mentor other engineers, conduct in-depth code reviews, and set the standard for technical excellence.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.