Senior Platform Engineer (Hadoop)

About us

GetInData | Part of Xebia is a leading data company working for international Clients, delivering innovative projects related to Data, AI, Cloud, Analytics, ML/LLM, and GenAI. The company was founded in 2014 by data engineers and today brings together 120 Data & AI experts. Our Clients are both fast-growing scaleups and large corporations that are industry leaders. In 2022, we joined forces with Xebia Group to broaden our horizons and bring new international opportunities.

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About role

Platform Engineers are tasked with creating, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure that underpins a range of software applications and services. They collaborate closely with various teams, such as software developers, data engineers, IT operations, and network engineers, to ensure the platform is stable, scalable, and delivers high performance. Their responsibilities include configuring and managing servers, databases, and networks while utilizing advanced technologies and following industry best practices. Additionally, they handle system monitoring, resolve technical issues, and contribute to capacity planning, security assessments, and disaster recovery planning to ensure system reliability. Keeping up with industry trends and innovations is vital for driving continuous improvement. Excelling in this role requires strong problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot platform components
• Automate platform configuration
• Design and implement new functionality
• Performance and reliability tuning
• Support other teams using the solution
• Planning, estimating, and monitoring infrastructure costs
• Defining and implementing security measures according to best practices

Requirements

• Proficiency in a programming language like Python
• At least several years of system administration in Linux environments
• Experience with distributed storage and processing of Big Data
• Hands-on experience with Hadoop
• Proficient in working with Ansible
• Good understanding of DevOps principles
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS with GPU support)

• Salary: 150 - 185 PLN net + VAT/h B2B (depending on knowledge and experience)

• 100% remote work

• Flexible working hours

• Possibility to work from the office located in the heart of Warsaw

• Opportunity to learn and develop with the best Big Data experts

• International projects

• Possibility of conducting workshops and training

• Certifications

• Co-financing sport card

• Co-financing health care

• All equipment needed for work