Spark Platform Engineer — Big Data for Banking

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced Spark Administrator to support large-scale data platforms. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience in Spark administration, Linux, and Starburst/Trino. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining Apache Spark clusters, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with banking standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a proud African group fostering regional and international expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Spark administration and big data platforms.
• Strong Linux system administration (RHEL preferred).
• Hands-on Starburst/Trino experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Apache Spark clusters.
• Monitor cluster performance and troubleshoot Spark jobs.
• Administer Linux servers and automate tasks using scripts (Bash/Python).
• Manage and optimize Starburst/Trino clusters and connectors.
• Ensure platform security and compliance with banking standards.

Skills

Spark administration

Linux system administration

Starburst/Trino

Hadoop ecosystem knowledge

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Authentication and security

Education

Bachelor's Degrees or Advanced Diplomas in Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology

Job description

A leading banking institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced Spark Administrator to support large-scale data platforms. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience in Spark administration, Linux, and Starburst/Trino. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining Apache Spark clusters, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with banking standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a proud African group fostering regional and international expertise.