This range is provided by Kaliba. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$160,000.00/yr - A$200,000.00/yr Director at Kaliba - Securing APAC's top talent for Global Software Companies We’re working with a rapidly growing SaaS company in Melbourne that is building next-generation data solutions. They are looking for a Senior Developer with strong Spark expertise to join their engineering team and play a key role in designing and optimising large-scale data processing applications. This is a hands-on development role where you’ll work on distributed systems, cutting-edge data platforms, and modern Lakehouse architectures. What you’ll be doing Design, develop, and optimise distributed applications using Scala and/or Java . Build and enhance Apache Spark pipelines, optimising performance and scalability. Work with modern open-source table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi) and Lakehouse architectures. Collaborate closely with data engineers and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Apply strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, caching, networking, database design) to real-world problems. Contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes in a collaborative, agile environment. What we’re looking for 4 years’ experience as a software developer (Scala/Java). Strong knowledge of Apache Spark internals and distributed data processing. Hands-on experience with open-source table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi). Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Git-based version control. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems. Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Work with cutting-edge open-source data and analytics technologies. Collaborative hybrid work environment (4 days in the office for team collaboration). Career development and growth opportunities in a high-impact role. Be part of a team shaping the future of large-scale data platforms. Interested? If you’re a passionate developer with Spark expertise looking for your next challenge in the data and analytics space, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential conversation. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development J-18808-Ljbffr
