Software Engineer, Advanced

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a highly skilled Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and ETL processes. In this role, you will leverage technologies like Composer, Matillion and Spark, alongside strong expertise in SQL/OLAP databases (e.g., BigQuery), Object Storage, and messaging services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data solutions, utilizing IaC tools like Terraform and cloud platforms (preferably GCP). The ideal candidate brings strong programming skills (Python, Java, or Scala) and thrives in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on cutting-edge data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Big Data Processing

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ingest, clean, and process large volumes of data from various sources.
• Optimize data processing workflows to ensure high performance and efficiency.
• Should have strong knowledge on SQL/OLAP databases like Big Query, or similar like Hive.
• Should have strong knowledge on Object Storage like Google Storage, or similar like S3, HDFS.
• Should have strong knowledge on Messaging services like Pub/Sub, or similar like SNS, Kafka maybe RabbitMQ.
• Hands on Experience in Iaas/PaaS service provisioning and automation tools like Terraform.
• Good to have knowledge on Cloud functions, Cloud build/Jenkins, Cloud Networking

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and business analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure coding standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project goals and timelines are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, etc.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud) and their data processing services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• GCP Knowledge is more preferable.

Company Culture

Our company values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to cutting-edge projects and grow your skills in cloud-based ETL testing.

Incentive Compensation

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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