Senior Software Engineer - Open Data Platform (ODP)

The Consensus; India; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acceldata is hiring a Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore for open-source data platform development. You will design, build, and scale components of the Open Data Platform, contributing to large-scale data infrastructure. This full-time, on-site role requires strong distributed systems experience and mentoring capabilities.

Expect collaboration with senior engineers, open-source contributors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance data pipelines across hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Linux proficiency for automation and troubleshooting.
• Kubernetes, Docker and cloud environments familiarity.
• Manage threads and debug deadlocks or memory leaks.
• Strong GC tuning and management understanding.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Scala or Python.
• Experience with Maven, Gradle or SBT build models.
• Github & Nexus management experience.
• Knowledge of software engineering, databases, virtualization and patterns.
• Mentoring junior engineers on critical issues.
• Proven bug fixing and feature development in complex systems.
• Experience with Big data stack and related frameworks.
• Fluency in English communication.
• Ability to interact with senior leadership and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex features for the Open Source Data Platform.
• Architect scalable and robust solutions with high performance and reliability.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers.
• Drive technical discussions and contribute to technology selection.
• Contribute to strategic direction of the Open Source Data Platform project.
• Perform thorough code reviews ensuring quality and standards.
• Work across Bare Metal, VM, and Kubernetes environments.

Skills

Linux proficiency

Kubernetes

Docker

Java/Scala/Python

GitHub & Nexus

Cloud environments

Multithreading & debugging

GC tuning

Build tools (Maven/Gradle/SBT)

Big data stack knowledge

English communication

Mentoring juniors

Tools

Maven

Gradle

SBT

Job description

About Acceldata

At Acceldata, we are redefining how enterprises manage, observe, and optimize their data platforms. Our mission is to deliver a unified enterprise-grade data observability and modernization platform that integrates seamlessly across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

The Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP) brings together the best of the modern data ecosystem, including technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Trino, Kafka, NiFi, MLFlow, Pinot and more, to help organisations run complex analytical workloads at scale while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.

Product Link : https://www.acceldata.io/open-data-platform

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will design, build, and scale components of the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP), contributing to open-source technologies and solving real-world challenges in large-scale data infrastructure.

This is a full-time, on-site position with 5 days working from Bangalore office

Why Join Us

At Acceldata, you won’t just be writing code; you’ll be shaping the foundation of modern data platforms used by some of the world’s largest enterprises. You’ll work alongside seasoned engineers and open-source contributors who are passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges at scale. Every project you take on will directly impact how a data platform is managed, observed, and optimised across hybrid and cloud ecosystems.

This is your chance to build technology that truly matters, software that drives mission-critical pipelines, scales to petabytes, and influences the open-source community at large. We move fast, value creativity, and reward innovation. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas can become real systems and your work can be seen, used, and respected across the data ecosystem - Acceldata is where you belong.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex features for the Open Source Data Platform.
• Architect scalable and robust solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Drive technical discussions and provide expertise in technology selection and best practices.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Open Source Data Platform project.
• Perform thorough code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
• Work across diverse environments: Bare Metals, VM, and Kubernetes.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• Mandatory Linux proficiency for automation and efficient use of Linux shortcuts for troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud environments.
• Ability to manage threads and debug issues related to deadlocks or memory leaks.
• Strong comprehension of garbage collection tuning and management challenges.
• Extensive hands-on experience with advanced Java, Scala, or Python, developed and prepared project build models associated with Maven, Gradle, or SBT.
• Experienced in Github & Nexus management and its use cases.
• Profound understanding of software engineering, database concepts, virtualisation and architectural patterns.
• Comprehensive knowledge and a history of significant contributions to past projects.
• Past experience of mentoring junior engineers in handling critical issues or tasks.
• Proven capability in fixing bugs and developing new features within complex software systems.
• Experience working with Big data stack or its ecosystem components, utilizing appropriate frameworks for application development.
• Demonstrated fluency in English communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, presenting technical accomplishments and strategic insights.
• Strong capacity for collaboration with internal teams, external contributors, and the broader open-source community.

Desired Skills (Bonus)

• Demonstrated history of contributions or a committer role in Apache projects (e.g., bug fixes, feature development, documentation).
• Proficiency in identifying performance bottlenecks within big data applications and frameworks.
• Experience with the migration of applications, Hadoop-based distributions, or data streaming platforms.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and architectural patterns optimised for scalable data processing.

₹1 - ₹1 a year