Technology Architect | Big Data - Data Processing | Spark

Client: Apple



Do you have a pre-identified candidate? New sourcing? Existing Subcon?- New sourcing



Max Hourly Pay Rate to the candidate?: $ 78/Hr



Do you have a preferred interview schedule?: Yes



Would you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person interview?: No



Is Skype/WebEx interview, OK?: Yes



Work Location with ZIP: Austin-TX-78753


Is remote work an option?: No



If remote work, please indicate how many days are required to be in the office and remote: 3 days in a week required to be in the office



Chance to be perm?: Yes



Performance Expectations:



Technical Hiring Criteria (Must Haves)

Top 3 Required skills: Spark, Kafka, DevOps

Years of experience in each of the must-have skills: 7+ Years

Any Certifications required: No



Any additional information you would like to share about the project specs/nature of work: NA



Job Description:- Data Platform / Streaming Engineer (ARE Infra Onsite)
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Role Overview :
We are looking for a proactive and technically strong Data Platform / Streaming Engineer to support and manage critical data infrastructure systems in an onsite role.
The ideal candidate will combine hands-on experience in modern data technologies with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Skills & Experience
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Technical / Infrastructure
Manage and support data streaming and processing platforms including:
Apache Kafka
Apache Spark / Flink
Work extensively with Vertica / SQL-based systems for data querying, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
Handle code versioning and collaboration using Git.
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot production data pipelines and infrastructure.
Support maintenance windows, deployments, and production stability.

Operations & DevOps (Learning-Oriented)
Participate in basic DevOps activities, including:
Deployment coordination
Environment handling
Release support
Assist in managing:
Maintenance windows
System upgrades and onboarding of new technologies
Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and system reliability.

Business & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a point of contact for internal users and stakeholders.
Conduct and facilitate:
Regular meetings and status discussions
Issue resolution calls and follow-ups
Ensure effective client communication and expectation management.
Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements.

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