Spark Engineer

About the role

Infosys Data and Analytics (DNA) unit is at the forefront of transforming data into actionable insights, driving business growth and operational efficiency. We specialize in leveraging advanced AI and analytics to create innovative solutions that address complex business challenges. Our team is dedicated to pioneering the future of data-driven decision-making, enabling organizations to unlock new opportunities and achieve sustainable success.

As a Technology Consultant 2, you will contribute to a dynamic team that is revolutionizing how businesses harness the power of data and AI. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with industry experts, and engage in transformative projects that shape the future of business. We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, ensuring team members thrive in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the requirements elicitation process by documenting assigned parts of business requirements, in line with guidance provided.
• Facilitate software application design discussions and document design decisions to guide the technical team toward building software solutions.
• Participate in coding and integrate new features or updates into existing applications, focusing on maintaining system stability.
• Conduct code reviews, make changes to the codebase, and maintain code repositories.
• Implement test strategies, analyze results, and coordinate bug fixes to uphold software quality standards.
• Develop user training programs, documentation, and support frameworks to ensure a smooth transition to new software applications.
• Actively participate in resolving production issues and recommend preventive strategies to enhance system reliability.
• Maintain detailed records of code, testing techniques, and support activities to enrich the knowledge base and assist similar projects.

Contribution to the Team

• A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to handle end-to-end SDLC phases from requirement gathering to implementation.
• A knack for translating complex requirements into actionable development tasks.
• A passion for design and hands-on coding experience.
• A proactive approach to testing, troubleshooting, and refining applications.
• The ability to work with cross-functional teams and perform software integration.

Requirements

• Experience with Spark/Hadoop/HDFS architecture, YARN, Confluent Kafka, HBase, Hive, Impala, and NoSQL databases.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution. Three years of progressive experience in the specialty may substitute for each year of education.
• This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in programming languages: Big Data, Spark/PySpark, SQL, Python, and Shell scripting.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance
• 401(k) plan with contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off