Platform Engineer – Java/ BigData/ Kubernetes

Platform Engineer – Java/ BigData/ Kubernetes
Job Description
Syntasa is seeking a high-caliber and dedicated Platform Engineer to join its India subsidiary, Syntasa Technologies India Private Limited.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a world-class development and support center.

The India operations will serve as an extension of Syntasa’s US-based software development and support functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize data processing and platform services using Java and Big Data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Build and maintain scalable microservices and backend APIs supporting data-driven applications and integrations across systems.
- Deploy, manage, and scale workloads using Kubernetes and containerized environments.
- Work closely with platform, and DevOps teams to ensure reliability, automation, and performance.
- Implement cloud-native and CI/CD best practices to streamline delivery and operations.
Skills & Experience
Must-Have:
- Strong expertise in Java and SpringBoot for backend and data-intensive applications.
- Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, etc.).
- Practical knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling.
Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with Kafka or other real-time streaming systems.
- Knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer, Data Engineer, or Platform Engineer.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, distributed engineering environment.
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