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Staff/Lead Big Data Engineer

Malaga, Spain

Join a cutting-edge initiative to develop robust pipelines and infrastructure for processing and generating reports from massive data sets. Our client is a global tech pioneer renowned for innovations in computer software, personal computers, and mobile tablets, shaping the future of technology.

As part of a distributed team working across Europe and overseas, you will play a key role in designing, coding, and verifying data processing jobs using the latest Scala and Spark technologies. Your work will ensure that complex algorithms produce accurate statistics that are vital for strategic decision-making.

Essential functions

  • Developing and maintaining big data pipelines and infrastructure.

  • Ensuring data quality and the correctness of statistical algorithms.

  • Collaborating with a distributed team of leading big data engineers worldwide.

  • Contributing to the design and implementation of scalable data processing solutions.

  • Working with technologies like Kafka, Dataframe/SQL API, and various database engines.

  • Willingness to work up to 9 PM CET

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in big data development and infrastructure.

  • Proficiency in Spark and Scala.

  • Hands-on experience with the Hadoop ecosystem.

  • Experience with processing frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, Dataframes, and SQL API.

  • Familiarity with database engines like Oracle, Postgres, Teradata, or Cassandra.

  • Good understanding of distributed computing principles and patterns.

Would be a plus

  • DevOps and CI/CD skills for working with infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

  • Knowledge of Data Lakes, Data Warehousing, or analytics systems

We offer

  • Work on challenging, impactful tasks that push the boundaries of big data processing.

  • Collaborate with a diverse, global team of top-tier engineers.

  • Contribute to innovative solutions for a leading technology company.

  • Grow your expertise in modern big data architectures and tools.

  • Competitive salary

  • Flexible schedule

  • Benefits package - medical insurance, sports

  • Corporate social events

  • Professional development opportunities

About us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.

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