Hadoop PySpark, Python, Apache KafkaLocation: Charlotte, NC / New York, NY/ Dallas, TX / Jersey City, NJFTE onlyJob DescriptionMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsPrimary Skill: Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark), PySpark, Python, Apache KafkaSecondary: UI – Angular.Experience: Minimum 9 yearsRoles & ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Leadership:Define end-to-end architecture for data platforms, streaming systems, and web applications.Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, security, and compliance requirements.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.Data Engineering :Design and implement data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines using Hadoop, PySpark, and related tools.Optimize ETL workflows for large-scale datasets and real-time streaming.Integrate Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures and messaging.Application Development :Build and maintain backend services using Python and microservices architecture.Develop responsive, dynamic front-end applications using Angular.Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between components.Collaboration & Leadership:Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and DevOps teams.Mentor junior developers and data engineers.Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and design discussions.Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Expertise:Strong experience with Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark).Proficiency in PySpark for distributed data processing.Advanced programming skills in Python.Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for real-time streaming.Frontend development using Angular (TypeScript, HTML, CSS).Architectural Skills:Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.Familiarity with microservices, API design, and cloud-native architectures.Additional Skills:Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Education:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Experience:9+ years in software development, with at least 4 + years in architecture and Big Data technologies.Preferred Qualifications:BFSI domain experience or large-scale enterprise systems.Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance standards.Soft Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and leadership skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.