Data Engineer - Real-Time Streaming
GSSTech Group
Posted: March 31, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Data Engineer with expertise in real-time streaming and event-driven architectures is sought after to design and implement scalable data pipelines using Apache Flink, Kafka, and Java, optimizing JVM tuning and performance across distributed environments.
Required Skills
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer with strong expertise in real-time streaming and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, optimizing streaming systems, and ensuring high performance across distributed environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and implement real-time data streaming pipelines using technologies like Apache Flink, Kafka, and Java
• Build and maintain event-driven architectures for large-scale distributed systems
• Perform JVM tuning and performance optimization for streaming applications
• Develop and deploy applications using containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Work with Cloudera platform for data engineering and pipeline orchestration
• Implement robust design patterns and ensure high-quality coding standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed systems ecosystem
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, Jenkins)
• Work on Linux-based systems, including configuration and shell scripting
• Optimize data processing with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis – nice to have)
Required Skills & Experience
• Strong hands-on experience in Real-Time Streaming (Flink / Kafka / Java)
• Deep understanding of event-driven architecture
• Experience with JVM performance tuning
• Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes
• Solid experience in Linux OS and shell scripting
• Knowledge of design patterns and scalable system design
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub and Jenkins
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience in distributed systems
Nice to Have
• Experience with Redis or other caching systems
• Exposure to Cloudera Data Platform engineering
• Prior experience in banking or financial domain is a plus