Technology Architect | Big Data - Data Processing | Spark

Description: Client: AppleDo you have a pre-identified candidate? New sourcing? Existing Subcon?- New sourcingMax Hourly Pay Rate to the candidate?: ***/HrDo you have a preferred interview schedule?: YesWould you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person interview?: NoIs Skype/WebEx interview, OK?: YesWork Location with ZIP: Austin-TX-78753Is remote work an option?: NoIf 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 officeChance to be perm?: YesPerformance 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: NoAny additional information you would like to share about the project specs/nature of work: NAJob 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 & ExperienceTechnical / 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. Custom Fields:Name: Intake Call RequestedValue: falseName: Intake Call CompletedValue: false