Spark Developer

ManpowerGroup; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Spark Developer to join our client’s production support/DevOps team in Plano, TX. You will develop and optimize Spark applications, support internal and external technical teams, and help ensure reliable data processing in a hybrid onsite environment three days per week.

The ideal candidate has strong Spark experience, ETL/big data knowledge with Hadoop, SQL, Unix scripting, and a proactive, self‑managing attitude.

Qualifications

• Senior software engineer with Platform/Production Support/DevOps experience.
• Strong Spark development, performance optimization, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with ETL, Hadoop, and SQL; understanding data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support production systems in a production support/DevOps environment.
• Develop and enhance Spark applications with focus on performance.
• Troubleshoot production incidents analyzing data and code.
• Work with ETL and big data ecosystems (Hadoop) and SQL.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and automation.

Skills

Spark development

Troubleshooting

Unix

Scripting

SQL

ETL / Big Data

DevOps

Perf optimization

Tools

Hadoop

CI/CD

Scheduling tools

Job description

Our client, [Industry Descriptor] is seeking a Spark Developer to join their team. As a Spark Developer, you will be part of the production support / devops team supporting internal as well as external tech and production support and middleware teams. The ideal candidate will have the ability to self-manage work, strong troubleshooting and initiative, and a drive to optimize and automate solutions which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Spark Developer

Location: Plano, TX - 3 days a week onsite hybrid

Pay Range: $65 - 68/ hr

What's the Job?

• Support production systems as part of a production support / DevOps environment, partnering with internal and external technical teams to resolve issues.
• Develop and enhance Spark applications with a focus on performance optimization, reliability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot production incidents by analyzing data and code to identify root causes, including data quality and integrity concerns.
• Work with ETL and big data ecosystems (including Hadoop) and SQL to support data warehousing workflows and downstream consumers.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and automation, including improvements to scheduling, scripting, and operational processes.

What's Needed?

• Mid to senior level Software Engineer with strong experience working in Platform / Production Support / DevOps teams.
• Strong experience with Spark development, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with ETL, Big Data (Hadoop), and SQL, along with good knowledge of data warehousing concepts.
• Strong working knowledge of Unix, scheduling tools, and scripting to support operational workflows.
• Comfort working independently and self-managing tasks; the ability to take initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently is essential.

What's in it for me?

• Be part of a production support environment where your troubleshooting skills and technical judgment directly improve system stability.
• Collaborate closely with business teams and technical stakeholders to drive practical solutions and operational improvements.
• Contribute to optimization and automation efforts that reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
• Work in an Agile team environment with opportunities to communicate risks early and align on priorities.
• Use modern tooling and CI-CD practices alongside platforms and middleware teams to support reliable delivery.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.