Software Engineer - AWS, JAVA/Scala, Big Data

About the role:

Actively participate in the full life cycle of software delivery; including analysis, design, implementation and testing of new projects and features using Hadoop, Spark, Scala or Java, Hive, SQL, and other open source tools and design patterns.
Ready to take challenge and learn to deliver using new technologies like Big Data, AWS services like EMR, S3, Lambdas, Elastic if not part of skills already.
Actively participate in the development and testing of features for assigned projects with little to no guidance.
The position holds opportunities to work under technical experts and also to provide guidance and assistance to less experienced team members or new joiners in the path of the project.
Appetite for learning will be key attribute for doing well in the role as the Org is very dynamic and have tremendous scope into various technical landscapes.
Proactively share knowledge and best practices on using new and emerging technologies across all of the development and testing groups
Create, review and maintain technical documentation of software development and testing artifacts
Work collaboratively with others in a team-based environment.
Identify and participate in the resolution of issues with the appropriate technical and business resources
Generate innovative approaches and solutions to technology challenges
Effectively balance and prioritize multiple projects concurrently.

About You -

Bachelors or Masters (preferred) degree in computer science or a related field
3-5 year experience in IT industry Product and Platform development preferred.
Strong programming skill with Java or Scala.
Hands on Experience in AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3 Elastic) with combination of Python.
Exposure to Big Data/Hadoop (EMR, etc) will be an added advantage.
Experience with Agile methodology, continuous integration and/or Test Driven Development
Self-motivated with a strong desire for continual learning
Take personal responsibility to impact results and deliver on commitments
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently or as part of an agile development team.