Senior Software Engineer (Big Data)

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

$88K — $165K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience in scalable, distributed environments.
  • Proficient in Python, Scala, or Java for building large-scale data solutions.
  • Significant experience with Apache Spark; familiar with Hadoop and Hive.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services; eager to learn about Databricks.
  • Background in Machine Learning, including model development and feature engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable data processing solutions in cloud and on-premise.
  • Optimize Spark jobs for performance to achieve maximum resource efficiency.
  • Implement scalable, fault-tolerant data pipelines with comprehensive monitoring.
  • Leverage AWS services to manage data pipelines and distribute workloads effectively.
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries for RDBMS and data warehouses.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off (FTO) along with 15 paid holidays.
  • Paid sick time for employee recovery.
  • Parental leave and childcare assistance for family well-being.
  • Comprehensive health coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Professional development opportunities and tuition assistance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What You'll Achieve:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing solutions across on-premises and cloud environments using Python and Apache Spark.
  • Optimize and fine-tune Spark jobs for performance, including resource utilization, shuffling, partitioning, and caching, to ensure maximum efficiency in large-scale big data environments.
  • Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant data pipelines with end-to-end monitoring, alerting, and logging.
  • Leverage AWS cloud services (2+ years preferred) to build and manage data pipelines and distributed processing workloads.
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries across relational and data warehouse systems (RDBMS/Data Warehouse).
  • Apply design patterns and best practices for efficient data modeling, partitioning, and distributed system performance.
  • Use Git (or equivalent) for source control and maintain strong unit and integration testing practices.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, partners, and multi-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to extract actionable insights from large datasets and support data-driven decision-making.
  • Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to establishing engineering best practices and standards.

Who You Are:
  • 5+ years of software development experience in a scalable, distributed, or multi-node environment.
  • Proficient in programming with Scala, Python, or Java; comfortable building data-driven solutions at scale.
  • Significant experience with Apache Spark and exposure to Hadoop, Hive, and related big data technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS, preferred) and an interest in cloud migration projects.
  • Eager to deepen your expertise with the Databricks platform.
  • Exposure to modern data tools and frameworks such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Airflow.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to own problems end-to-end and deliver results.
  • Consultative mentality - comfortable taking initiative, building relationships, communicating broadly, and tackling challenges head-on.
  • Collaborative teammate with an eagerness to learn from peers and mentors while contributing to a culture of growth.
  • Motivated to grow your career within a dynamic, innovative company.

What you'll bring:
  • BA/BS in Computer Science or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a big data software developer.
  • Experience in Machine Learning, including model development, feature engineering, or integrating ML workflows into data pipelines.
  • Experience with Databricks, including Notebooks, Delta Lake, Jobs, Pipelines, and Unity Catalog, preferred.
  • Proficiency with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for real-time search, log analysis, and visualization, preferred.
  • AWS, Databricks, or Spark certification a plus.

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Additional Information

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Compensation Range: USD $88,900.00 - USD $165,100.00/NA. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/25/2025.

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