- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors , Higher National Certificate
- Experience 5 years
- Location Gauteng
- Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI , ICT / Computer
Big Data Platform Engineer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)
Big Data Platform Engineer
Job Summary
- Seeking an experienced Spark Administrator with strong Linux and Starburst/Trino skills to support large-scale data platforms in a regulated banking environment. Requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in big data infrastructure and system operations.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Apache Spark clusters.
- Monitor cluster performance and troubleshoot Spark jobs.
- Administer Linux servers and automate tasks using scripts (Bash/Python).
- Manage and optimize Starburst/Trino clusters and connectors.
- Ensure platform security, access control, and compliance with banking standards.
- Support data engineering and analytics teams with performance tuning.
- Maintain high availability for critical banking data pipelines.
Required Skills
- 5+ years in Spark administration and big data platforms.
- Strong Linux system administration (RHEL preferred).
- Hands-on Starburst/Trino experience.
- Knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Ranger).
- Scripting abilities (Bash, Python).
- Understanding of authentication, networking, and security.
Preferred
- Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Familiarity with banking data workflows and governance.
Education
- Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
End Date: December 19, 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Group Limited (Absa) on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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