Kafka Pyspark Developer

Infosys•Jackson Township, NJ

About The Position

The Infosys Financial Services unit is a global leader in driving digital transformation for financial institutions. We specialize in leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, cloud, and data-led innovation to help our clients accelerate growth and unlock business value. Our AI-driven solutions empower financial institutions to make smarter decisions, enhance customer experiences, and achieve operational excellence. Join us to be part of a pioneering team that is at the forefront of financial services transformation. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to transformative projects across banking, wealth management, and insurance sectors. If you're passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact, the Infosys Financial Services unit is the perfect place for you to grow and excel.

Requirements

Experience in building real-time data streaming applications and event-driven systems using Apache Kafka.
Sound understanding and experience with Hadoop ecosystem (Cloudera).
Experience in working with a Big Data implementation in production environment.
Experience with Big Data technologies like Hadoop, Hive, Spark, python, etc.
Experience in python and Unix shell scripting.
Experience in orchestration tool like Autosys, Airflow.
Knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and experience with large SQL based systems.
Understanding of Agile methodologies and technologies

Nice To Haves

Able to understand and explore the constantly evolving tools within Hadoop ecosystem and apply them appropriately to the relevant problems at hand.
Knowledge and experience with Cloud and containerization technologies
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau

Responsibilities

Contribute to the requirements elicitation process by documenting assigned parts of business requirements, in line with guidance provided
Facilitate software application design discussions, and document design decisions to guide the technical team towards building software solutions
Participate in coding and integrate new features or updates into existing applications, with a focus on maintaining system stability
Conduct code reviews, do changes to the codebase and maintain code repositories
Implement test strategies, analyse results, and coordinate bug fixes to uphold the software quality standards
Develop user training programs, documentation, and support frameworks to ensure a smooth transition to new software applications
Actively participate in resolving production issues and recommend preventive strategies to enhance system reliability
Maintain detailed records of code, testing techniques, and support activities to enrich the knowledge base and assist other similar projects
A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
The ability to handle end to end SDLC phases from requirement gathering to implementation.
A knack for translating complex requirements into actionable development tasks.
A passion for design and hands-on coding experience
A proactive approach to testing, troubleshooting, and refining our applications.
The ability to work with cross-functional teams and do software integration.