Data Engineer

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst in Pune to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of big data applications. The role emphasizes real-time data processing with Kafka, Python/Scala coding, and collaboration with global teams.

The candidate should have 4+ years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with SQL, Unix/Linux, and SDLC activities. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum, Git, JIRA, Maven, and CI tools is desirable.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in real-time data processing and programming
• Strong experience with Python/Spark in Big Data projects
• Experience with SQL databases and performance tuning
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux, shell scripting, and SDLC practices

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into functional applications
• Design and maintain Python/Scala code for big data pipelines
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize Spark-based components
• Work with Hive, Impala and HBASE for data processing
• Collaborate withGlobal teams and adhere to best practices

Skills

Python

Spark

SQL

UNIX/Linux

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

Agile/Scrum

Tools

GIT

JIRA

Maven

Jenkins/TeamCity

HDFS

Hive

Impala

HBase

Job description

• Experience real time data processing - Kafka.

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Strong experience with one or more programming languages (Python/Spark) with 4+ years of experience.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Application performance tuning, troubleshooting experience and the implementation of these skills in Big Data domain.
• Comfortable working with large data volumes and be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of logical data structures and analysis techniques.
• Experience in Big data technologies like HDFS, Map Reduce, YARN, Apache Spark, Hive.
• Familiarity with data formats like Avro, Parquet, CSV, JSON.
• Strong systems analysis, design and architecture fundamentals, Unit Testing and other SDLC activities.
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Experience in working with UNIX/LINUX and shell scripting.
• Good knowledge of database principles, practices with SQL.
• Application performance tuning, troubleshooting experience and the implementation of these skills in Big Data domain. Good to Have:
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience is required.
• Experience in SCMs like GIT and tools like JIRA.
• Experience in No SQL databases.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Maven and continuous integration like Jenkins/Team City.
• Familiarity with cloud and container technologies.
• Experience real time data processing - Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python/Scala code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Develop high performance & low latency components to run Spark clusters.
• Interpreting functional requirements into design approaches those can be served through Big Data platform.
• Collaborate and partner with Global Teams based across different locations.
• Be able to propose best practices and standards.
• Perform the testing of software prototypes and transfer to the operational team.
• Processing of data using Hive, Impala & HBASE.
• Performing analysis of large data sets and derive insights.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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