**Senior Software Development Engineer – Data Platform at blithequark**
Are you a seasoned software development engineer with a passion for building scalable and high-performance data platforms? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged? Look no further! blithequark is seeking an exceptional Senior Software Development Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of data-driven experiences for millions of users worldwide. **About blithequark** blithequark is a leading entertainment and media company that has revolutionized the way people consume content. With a vast library of over 100,000 hours of programming and films in 18 languages, we offer an unparalleled viewing experience to our users. Our mission is to create a world where entertainment knows no borders, and our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives us to push the boundaries of what's possible. **The Role** As a Senior Software Development Engineer on our Data Platform team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining high-scale, high-performance data systems that fuel our business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including programmers and machine learning architects, to develop data stage reflections that meet the needs of various groups, systems, and products. Your expertise will be instrumental in streamlining data delivery, building frameworks for optimal data extraction, transformation, and loading, and creating stream processing pipelines and tools to support a wide range of analysis and review use cases. **Key Responsibilities** * Collaborate with designers, programmers, and ML architects to develop data stage reflections that meet the needs of various groups, systems, and products * Design and implement high-scale, high-performance data systems that fuel our business * Streamline data delivery and build frameworks for optimal data extraction, transformation, and loading * Create stream processing pipelines and tools to support a wide range of analysis and review use cases * Continuously assess new and relevant technologies and drive the adoption of new best practices * Influence and drive engineering and design conversations in the Data Platform team * Work in a cross-functional team and collaborate with peers throughout the entire software development life cycle with a strong focus on continuous delivery * Act as a technical mentor and guide for junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment **Abilities and Qualifications for Success** * In-depth understanding and experience working with high-scale data lake house systems * Active experience with Big Data technologies like Apache Flink, SQL, Hadoop, Hive, Windshift, Kafka, and Kafka connectors * Active experience in the AWS stack: S3, EMR, RDS, etc. * Strong programming skills in at least one of the following languages: Java, Scala, Go, Python * Strong understanding of database and data storage fundamentals * Strong understanding of data storage designs like Parquet, Hudi, Delta, etc. * Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment * Experience with data lake house solutions like Data bricks is a plus * Experience with continuous streaming data pipelines using Flink Streaming or Flink is a plus **Favored Education and Experience** * B.Tech/B.E/Experts/PhD in Software engineering from a reputable university or related technical discipline * 4-6 years of experience in software development, ideally in data-related groups **What We Offer** * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunities for career growth and professional development * Collaborative and dynamic work environment * Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance * Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools * Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options * Comprehensive health and wellness programs * Opportunities for professional growth and development **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and experienced software development engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents to the link below. Apply Job! **Note:** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Apply for this job