We are At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20 years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. Our challenge We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Big Data Engineer – Scala and Spark. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact on transformative projects in a dynamic and innovative environment. The Role Responsibilities: We are seeking 8 years experienced Lead Big Data Engineer with expertise in Scala and Apache Spark to design and implement large-scale data processing solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in big data technologies, working with distributed systems, and managing complex data pipelines. You will lead a team of engineers in building scalable data architectures, ensuring high performance, data integrity, and reliability. Responsibilities include designing data workflows, optimizing Spark jobs, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires proficiency in Scala, Spark, Hadoop, and related big data frameworks, as well as strong problem-solving and communication skills. Requirements: You are: Extensive experience in developing big data solutions using Apache Spark and Scala. Strong understanding of distributed computing principles and big data processing frameworks. Proven ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance data pipelines using Spark. Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation, with experience in integrating Spark with databases. Expertise in handling large datasets, optimizing data processing jobs, and troubleshooting performance issues. Solid knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem tools (e.g., HDFS, YARN, Hive, HBase) for data storage and management. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating Spark applications with cloud-based services. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading technical teams and guiding best practices. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed systems and Spark-related technologies. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications in Spark or big data technologies preferred. We can offer you: A highly competitive compensation and benefits package A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad Laptop and a mobile phone 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays) Maternity & Paternity leave plans A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region) Retirement savings plans A higher education certification policy Commuter benefits (varies by region) Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms A flat and approachable organization A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
