Hybrid Senior Data Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Data Engineer at Skillfield designing distributed data processing solutions using Apache Spark. Collaborates on cloud and on-prem solutions across enterprise levels in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain ETL and ELT pipelines using Apache Spark (batch and streaming)
  • Build Spark applications in Scala, applying distributed processing best practices
  • Optimise Spark workloads to improve performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Work within the Hadoop ecosystem, including HDFS, Hive, and HBase
  • Design and support high-performance analytical solutions using ClickHouse
  • Build and manage data ingestion workflows using Apache NiFi
  • Operate and troubleshoot data platforms in Linux-based environments
  • Partner with data architects on solution design, schemas, and data models
  • Investigate and resolve data pipeline failures and performance issues
  • Maintain technical documentation and delivery artefacts in Confluence
  • Track delivery progress and work items using Jira

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience building solutions with Apache Spark
  • Strong Scala development capability
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Practical knowledge of HDFS, Hive, and HBase
  • Experience with ClickHouse or comparable analytical databases
  • A solid understanding of distributed systems and performance optimisation
  • Experience working across cloud, hybrid, or on-prem platforms
  • Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines
  • Nice to Have
  • Experience with Kafka or other streaming platforms
  • Exposure to Databricks, EMR, or managed Spark services
  • Experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow
  • Awareness of data security, identity management, and governance practices

Benefits

  • Enjoy flexibility, support, and a focus on sustainable delivery

Job title

Senior Data Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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