Technology Architect | Big Data - Data Processing | Spark

Client: Apple Do you have a pre-identified candidate? New sourcing? Existing Subcon?- New sourcing Max Hourly Pay Rate to the candidate?: $ 78/Hr Do you have a preferred interview schedule?: Yes Would you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person interview?: No Is Skype/WebEx interview, OK?: Yes Work Location with ZIP: Austin-TX-78753 Is remote work an option?: No If remote work, please indicate how many days are required to be in the office and remote: 3 days in a week required to be in the office Chance to be perm?: Yes Performance Expectations: Technical Hiring Criteria (Must Haves) • Top 3 Required skills: Spark, Kafka, DevOps • Years of experience in each of the must-have skills: 7+ Years • Any Certifications required: No Any additional information you would like to share about the project specs/nature of work: NA Job Description:- Data Platform / Streaming Engineer (ARE Infra Onsite) =================== Role Overview : 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. Operations & DevOps (Learning-Oriented) • Participate in basic DevOps 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. Business & Stakeholder Engagement • 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. Project Code: AiDP Marketing Project for CEP Starling