Job Summary
As a Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for building, managing, and optimizing the underlying infrastructure and tools that enable efficient, scalable, and reliable execution of large-scale data processing workloads. This role is a specialized subset of data platform engineering, ensuring the environment where data engineers and data scientists run their Spark jobs is robust and cost-efficient. .Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Architecting and managing the platforms where Spark runs, such as Kubernetes clusters, or cloud services like AWS (EKS).
Packaging Spark workloads (often via Docker/Kubernetes) and integrating them with orchestration systems like Apache Flyte.
Deploying Infrastructure via Terraform/Ansible
Troubleshooting and resolving job failures, memory/resource issues, and execution anomalies. This includes optimizing Spark configurations to reduce cloud compute and storage costs.
Building automation and tools in languages like Python, Java, or Scala, Linux Scripting (Bash) to increase the productivity of development teams.
Write medium to complex SQL Queries as needed.
Implementing and maintaining systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure platform stability and reliability.
Working closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other engineering teams to define requirements, advise on best practices, and ensure successful delivery of data objectives.
Engaging with open-source communities (like Apache Spark, Delta Lake, or Apache Iceberg) to discuss technical challenges and contribute improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Kubernetes infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Provide training and support to team members as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience, typically 5 years in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
Expertise in Apache Spark: Deep understanding of Spark architecture, including RDDs, DataFrames, execution hierarchy, lazy evaluation, shuffling, and fault tolerance.
Proficiency in languages used for Spark development and automation, such as Python, Pyspark and Scala/Java.
Proficient in Linux Scripting (Bash).
Proficient in writing SQL.
Experience in CI/CD tools, Github.
Experience in setting up and using observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana etc.,
Knowledge on networking concepts like TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancer etc.,
Automation via Terraform/Ansible
Hands-on experience with on-prem and major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Handson experience setting up IAM, VPC, EC2 etc.,
Familiarity with related technologies and formats like Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Kafka, Hadoop, and various data storage systems (S3, HDFS, etc.).
Nice to have experience with Catalogs like Hive Metastore, Unity Catalog (Databricks and Open Source)
Nice to have experience setting up, maintaining caching layers like Alluxio.
Strong analytical skills for debugging complex distributed systems issues.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Spark, CI/CD, Docker Container, Kubernetes, Python Software Development, TerraformCompensation
This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $114,985.89 - $172,478.83Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Computer and Information Science (Required)While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.Certifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
5-7 YearsComcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Top Skills
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