Lead Software Engineer - Big Data

Airbus Defence and Space; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 2.800.000 - 4.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Airbus India Private Limited seeks a Lead Software Engineer for Palantir Skywise/Big Data to drive end-to-end optimization of Skywise data pipelines using Spark, PySpark, and Python. Lead technical standards, audits, and performance improvements while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

You will mentor the team and collaborate with European partners in a distributed setup, leveraging Agile practices to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of total IT experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on Skywise development.
• Minimum 3 years in a customer-facing role with European customers.

Aufgaben

• Lead design and implement scalable, end-to-end Skywise performance optimizations.
• Define and enforce technical best practices and conduct source code audits.
• Perform deep root cause analysis for data pipelines and applications.
• Mentor developers and liaise with European customers to gather requirements.

Kenntnisse

Foundry Ontology

Workshop

Slate

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

Spark/PySpark

Spark SQL

Polars

DuckDB

Java

Git Versioning

Communication

Ausbildung

Graduate degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Role: Lead Software Engineer – Palantir Skywise / Big Data

Number of positions: 1

Qualification & Experience

As a Lead Big Data Developer, you will drive technical excellence across the Airbus Skywise ecosystem (built on the Big Data Apache Spark framework/Lightweight architecture). You will be responsible for defining technical standards, establishing best practices, and enforcing "Golden Rules" across the codebase.

In this role, you will lead and implement end-to-end (E2E) optimization topics, perform deep-technology root cause analysis, conduct source code audits, and mentor team members. Working in an international, distributed team, you will collaborate directly with European business partners and customers using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Experience & Education

Education

Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Overall Experience

7+ years of total IT experience.

Skywise Expertise

4+ years of hands‑on experience exclusively in Palantir Skywise development.

Support/Customer Experience

Minimum 3 years in a customer‑facing support or service role (specifically working with European customers).

Technical Skills

Big Data & Frameworks

Strong hands‑on experience with Apache Spark, PySpark (Mandatory), and Spark SQL.

Lightweight Data Processing

Practical experience with lightweight engines such as Polars and DuckDB.

Skywise Ecosystem

Deep familiarity with Skywise application building tools: Workshop, Slate, and Object Explorer / Foundry Ontology.

Programming Languages

Proficient in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript (required for Slate and Workshop/front‑end application building), Java, and Scala.

Databases & Querying

Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database systems.

Version Control & Practices

Solid experience with Git versioning, CI/CD, and enterprise‑scale software delivery.

Exposure to SAP / ERP platforms is a strong plus.

Familiarity with Pandas is a plus.

Methodology & Soft Skills

Proven background working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or XP).

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Understand complex business processes and the technical architecture of the Airbus application portfolio.

• Lead, design, and implement scalable, reliable, end-to-end (E2E) performance optimization solutions on Skywise.

• Define and enforce technical best practices, Golden Rules, and conduct thorough source code auditing.

• Perform deep-technology root cause analysis to resolve complex data pipeline and application issues.

• Design high-quality server-side processing architectures using Python, Java, and Scala to ensure code reusability and maintainability.

Team Mentorship & Stakeholder Management

• Mentor and guide development team members to build robust, easy-to-navigate code bases.

• Engage directly with European customers to gather requirements, manage expectations, and present technical deliveries.

• Act as a technical bridge between business requirements and Big Data execution and ensure quality products are delivered

This job requires the constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day‑to‑day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.

The commitment to integrity is supported by your adherence to all internal policies and procedures that govern business activities. Compliance with these policies will also protect Airbus reputation and brand, some of our most strategic and important assets.

Key Success Metrics

• On-Time Delivery & Quality: Consistently ensure first-time-right quality and punctual delivery across all project milestones.

• Innovation: Deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for data pipeline optimization and performance tuning.

• Customer Satisfaction: Maintain high customer satisfaction scores through clear communication and proactive engagement.

• Agile Mindset: Demonstrate continuous collaboration and an adaptable, Agile approach within distributed teams.

Profile Name

Lead Developer - Skywise/Big Data

Contact Number

Skill / Competency

Foundry Ontology/Worksop/Slate: 4 and above

Java Script + TypeScript: 3 >=2

Python: 4 and above

Spark/PySpark: 4 and above

Spark SQL: 4

Polars and DuckDB: 3 >=2

Java: 3 >=2

Git Versioning: 3 >= 2

Communication (1-5): 4

Available Date

Company

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Digital

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