Pyspark Developer Lead

Company Description

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Role Description

• Design and architect scalable, robust big data solutions using PySpark and related technologies
• Lead the technical vision for data processing pipelines and analytics platforms
• Create comprehensive solution architectures aligned with business requirements and technical constraints
• Design integration patterns for connecting various data sources, APIs, and downstream systems
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and design patterns across the team
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance on complex implementation challenges

Hands-On Development

• Develop high-performance PySpark applications for large-scale data processing and transformation
• Optimize existing PySpark jobs for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability
• Write efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code that serves as a reference for the team
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
• Implement data quality frameworks and validation mechanisms
• Build reusable components and libraries to accelerate development

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level developers
• Conduct code reviews ensuring quality, performance, and adherence to standards
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and innovation
• Lead technical discussions and facilitate problem-solving sessions
• Guide the team in adopting new technologies and methodologies

Solution Design & Delivery

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Create detailed technical specifications and design documents
• Estimate effort, identify risks, and plan technical deliverables
• Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs) for evaluating new technologies and approaches
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements

Integration & Collaboration

• Design and implement integration solutions with various data platforms (databases, data lakes, cloud storage)
• Work closely with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines for data applications
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams to build end-to-end solutions
• Interface with enterprise architects to ensure alignment with organizational standards

Required Technical SkillsCore Expertise

• PySpark:
  2–3+ years of hands-on experience building production-grade applications
• Python:
  Strong programming skills with deep understanding of Python ecosystems and libraries
• Apache Spark:
  Comprehensive knowledge of Spark architecture, internals, and optimization techniques
• Big Data Technologies:
  Experience with Hadoop ecosystem, HDFS, Hive, or similar platforms

Data Processing & Engineering

• Expertise in designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines at scale
• Strong SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in data modeling, schema design, and data warehouse concepts
• Experience with data partitioning, bucketing, and optimization strategies
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks and testing methodologies

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their big data services
• Familiarity with distributed computing concepts and cluster management
• Understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus
• Knowledge of cloud-native data services (S3, Azure Data Lake, BigQuery, etc.)

Architecture & Design

• Proven track record in designing scalable, resilient data architectures
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming) is advantageous

Tools & Frameworks

• Version control systems (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub)
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Databricks workflows)
• Monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Splunk, CloudWatch)

Required QualificationsExperience

• Total IT Experience:
  6+ years in software development and data engineering roles
• PySpark Experience:
  Minimum 2–3 years of dedicated PySpark development
• Leadership Experience:
  Demonstrated experience leading technical teams or projects
• Solution Design:
  Proven experience in end-to-end solution design and architecture

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant certifications (Databricks, AWS/Azure/GCP, or Spark certifications) are highly desirable

Desired Skills & AttributesTechnical

• Experience with real-time/streaming data processing
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and MLOps
• Familiarity with modern data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake)
• Understanding of data mesh or data fabric architectures
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Soft Skills

• Leadership:
  Ability to inspire and guide technical teams toward excellence
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Collaboration:
  Proven ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Ownership:
  Takes accountability for technical decisions and project outcomes

What You'll Work On

• Designing next-generation data platforms and analytics solutions
• Building scalable data pipelines processing terabytes of data daily
• Architecting integrations across diverse enterprise systems
• Optimizing existing systems for performance and cost-efficiency
• Implementing best practices for data quality, governance, and security
• Mentoring team members and elevating overall technical capabilities
• Driving innovation through POCs and adoption of emerging technologies

Work Arrangement

• Primary:
  Mumbai n Bangalore Locations with partial remote flexibility
• Office Visits:
  Periodic visits to office for team collaboration, planning sessions, and stakeholder meetings (frequency to be determined based on project needs)
• Flexibility:
  Results-oriented culture with focus on delivery and collaboration