Software Engineer - Java, Big Data & Cloud Infrastructure

• Job Title: Software Engineer – Java, Big Data & Cloud Infrastructure
• Location: Austin, TX/ Sunnyvale, CA

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and data-driven systems. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Java, exposure to Big Data technologies (including Apache Iceberg), Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Java-based backend applications and services.
• Build and support data pipelines that read/write large-scale datasets, leveraging Apache Iceberg table format for efficient, reliable storage and querying.
• Work with Big Data ecosystems (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hive) as needed to support platform and application features.
• Containerize applications and manage deployments using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, DevOps, QA, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code following best software engineering practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production systems for performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design decisions.
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance across services and pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field
• Development experience with programming languages
• SQL database or relational database skills