Senior Backend Developer, Spark

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Senior Backend Spark Developer building scalable Big Data pipelines for Talan, an international technology transformation consultancy. Leading architecture, performance optimization, integrations, and developer mentoring across financial IT projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable Big Data solutions using Apache Spark
  • Lead technical decisions and contribute to the architecture of data processing solutions
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize Big Data pipelines
  • Support data integration initiatives across multiple systems and workstreams
  • Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of data processing applications
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues
  • Collaborate with technical and functional stakeholders to define and implement solutions
  • Promote Agile development practices and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps processes
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, sharing best practices and technical knowledge
  • Explore and promote emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development and automation

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing Big Data solutions with Apache Spark
  • Strong experience programming in Scala (preferred) or Python
  • Solid SQL skills and experience with data modeling
  • Experience with Big Data platforms such as Azure Databricks and Apache Hive or similar Spark-based environments
  • Experience working in Agile environments and applying CI/CD and DevOps best practices
  • Hands-on experience with Git, GitHub, SonarQube, and Nexus
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of technical solutions
  • Experience mentoring and supporting other team members
  • English level B2+ or above
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Control-M or Apache Airflow is nice to have
  • Knowledge of Hadoop ecosystems is nice to have
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools or contributing to AI-driven initiatives is nice to have

Benefits:

  • Permanent, full-time contract
  • Career development opportunities
  • Challenging, multicultural environment with international projects
  • Exposure to large-scale financial IT systems and cross-country operations
  • Training opportunities to develop new skills in finance, technology, and data management