Data Platform Engineer; Kafka, Spark, DevOps
Listed on 2026-07-20
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IT/Tech
Data Engineering, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Data Platform Engineer (Kafka, Spark, Dev Ops)
Work Location:
Austin-TX-78753 hybrid
• Top 3
Required skills:
Spark, Kafka, Dev Ops
• Years of experience in each of the must-have skills: 7 Years
We are looking for a proactive and technically strong Data Platform / Streaming Engineer to support and manage critical data infrastructure systems in an onsite role. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on experience in modern data technologies with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Required Skills & Experience Technical / Infrastructure• Manage and support data streaming and processing platforms including:
• Apache Kafka
• Apache Spark / Flink
• Work extensively with Vertica / SQL-based systems for data querying, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Handle code versioning and collaboration using Git.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot production data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Support maintenance windows, deployments, and production stability.
• Participate in basic Dev Ops activities, including:
• Deployment coordination
• Environment handling
• Release support
• Assist in managing:
• Maintenance windows
• System upgrades and onboarding of new technologies
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and system reliability.
• Act as a point of contact for internal users and stakeholders.
• Conduct and facilitate:
• Regular meetings and status discussions
• Issue resolution calls and follow-ups
• Ensure effective client communication and expectation management.
• Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements.
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