Senior Iceberg Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an expert Iceberg Engineer to design, optimize, and scale our next-generation multi-cloud data lakehouse architecture across AWS and Azure.The ideal candidate is a backend/system engineer with strong experience building engines, infrastructure, or high-performance backend components. In this role, you will leverage Client's Open Lakehouse (integrated with Client's Talend Cloud) to establish a low-overhead, high-throughput data foundation. You will manage automated data ingestion, implement continuous table optimization, handle cross-cloud data mirroring, and ensure seamless multi-engine access without vendor lock-in.
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Requirements

• Extensive software development experience, including experience working on complex backend or data infrastructure projects.

• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg .

• Experience with Scala.

• Hands-on experience developing backend services, data-processing engines, infrastructure components.
• Programming experience in C /or C++ is highly desirable / preferred, the role is primarily focused on backend/system-level engineering rather than full-stack application development.

• Deep understanding of distributed systems, data processing, storage engines, or data infrastructure.

• Strong knowledge of data consistency, transactions, schema evolution, partitioning, compaction, and performance optimization.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production and customer issues.

• Strong ownership mindset and the ability to operate effectively in areas with limited documentation or historical knowledge.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  Preferred Qualifications: 
• Big Data Frameworks: Hands-on experience with distributed data-processing technologies such as Apache Spark, Flink, Trino, or Presto.
• Cloud Object Storage: Experience working with cloud storage platforms, including Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage (GCS), or Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS).
• Legacy Modernization: Proven track record of modernizing or gradually improving a mature codebase without disrupting existing customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect & Build: Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of highly scalable, complex backend systems and robust data infrastructure using Iceberg.
• Data Lake Engineering: Design and manage enterprise-grade data lake solutions leveraging Apache Iceberg or equivalent table formats, ensuring optimal data consistency, transactions, schema evolution, partitioning, and compaction.
• Performance Optimization: Maximize system throughput, minimize latency, and optimize resource utilization across large-scale distributed data processing systems.
• Production Excellence: Systematically diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex, high-impact production and customer-facing infrastructure issues.
• Codebase Modernization: Champion the gradual improvement and modernization of a mature, production-critical codebase without causing disruption to active customers or services.
• Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Act as a technical authority, fostering strong communication and collaboration across engineering teams to align on technical objectives.
• Navigate Ambiguity: Exercise a strong ownership mindset to operate effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes in areas with limited documentation or historical knowledge.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people's lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines chip-to-cloud software engineering expertise and vertical industry experience to help our customers design, build, and deliver their next-generation products and digital experiences. We expertly integrate design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to deliver superior business outcomes for global brands in telecom, automotive, healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic unites over 25,000 designers and engineers across the globe. Analysts like NASSCOM and Zinnov have recognized us for being a top company in our field, and we are consistently nominated as a preferred company by both global HR consulting firms and local boards. By creating an environment that is exciting and flexible, and by fostering growth through ongoing learning and development programs, we empower our consultants to achieve both their professional and personal goals.

At GlobalLogic, we make amazing products — and careers.