Specialist Software Engineer - Python, Elastic

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ob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Specialist Software Engineer with deep expertise in

Big Data technologies ,

data pipeline orchestration , and

observability tooling . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data processing systems and integrating observability solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities: Big Data Engineering:

• Design and implement robust data pipelines using Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Apache Spark, and Sqoop.
• Manage and optimize distributed data storage systems including Hadoop, HDFS, Druid, and ElasticSearch.
• Integrate and maintain data visualization and monitoring tools like Kibana, Grafana, and Logstash.
• Ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across various platforms.

Programming & Scripting:

• Develop automation scripts and data processing utilities using Python 3 and Shell scripting.
• Build reusable components and libraries for data manipulation and system integration.

Observability & Monitoring:

• Implement and configure observability agents such as Fluentd, Telegraf, and Logstash.
• Collaborate with platform teams to integrate OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and metrics collection (good to have).
• Maintain dashboards and alerts for system health and performance monitoring.

DevOps & CI/CD:

• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration of data services.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, platform engineers, and product managers.
• Document system architecture, data flows, and operational procedures.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and technical mentoring.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Big Data engineering and scripting.
• Strong hands-on experience with: + Kafka, NiFi, Hadoop, HDFS, Spark, Sqoop + ElasticSearch, Druid, Kibana, Grafana + Python3, Shell scripting + Logstash, Fluentd, Telegraf
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and basic DevOps practices.
• Exposure to OpenTelemetry is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in building real-time data streaming applications.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in Big Data environments.
• Certifications in Big Data technologies or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) are a plus.

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J ob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Specialist Software Engineer with deep expertise in

Big Data technologies ,

data pipeline orchestration , and

observability tooling . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data processing systems and integrating observability solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities: Big Data Engineering:

• Design and implement robust data pipelines using Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, Apache Spark, and Sqoop.
• Manage and optimize distributed data storage systems including Hadoop, HDFS, Druid, and ElasticSearch.
• Integrate and maintain data visualization and monitoring tools like Kibana, Grafana, and Logstash.
• Ensure efficient data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across various platforms.

Programming & Scripting:

• Develop automation scripts and data processing utilities using Python 3 and Shell scripting.
• Build reusable components and libraries for data manipulation and system integration.

Observability & Monitoring:

• Implement and configure observability agents such as Fluentd, Telegraf, and Logstash.
• Collaborate with platform teams to integrate OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and metrics collection (good to have).
• Maintain dashboards and alerts for system health and performance monitoring.

DevOps & CI/CD:

• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development using GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and integration of data services.

Collaboration & Documentation:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, platform engineers, and product managers.
• Document system architecture, data flows, and operational procedures.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and technical mentoring.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Big Data engineering and scripting.
• Strong hands-on experience with: + Kafka, NiFi, Hadoop, HDFS, Spark, Sqoop + ElasticSearch, Druid, Kibana, Grafana + Python3, Shell scripting + Logstash, Fluentd, Telegraf
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions and basic DevOps practices.
• Exposure to OpenTelemetry is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in building real-time data streaming applications.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in Big Data environments.
• Certifications in Big Data technologies or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) are a plus.

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