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Big Data Platform Engineer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

  • 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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