Build and maintain large-scale data processing pipelines using Apache Spark (PySpark/Scala) and Python. Design ETL workflows, implement distributed data processing, use version control (Git), and work with cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure).
Job Title: Data Engineer (PySpark / Scala / Python)
Location: Remote
Job Description:We are hiring a Data Engineer with strong hands-on experience in PySpark, Scala, and Python. You must have solid expertise in Apache Spark, as it will be the core technology used for building and managing large-scale data processing pipelines.
Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, or AWS is a plus.
Required Skills:Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark
Proficient in PySpark
Experience in Scala and Python
Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline design
Understanding of distributed data processing
Familiarity with version control tools like Git
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Experience with cloud-native data tools (e.g., Dataproc, Glue, EMR, BigQuery)
Familiarity with workflow/orchestration tools like Airflow or Cloud Composer
Experience with CI/CD for data engineering
Exposure to both structured and unstructured data
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