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Job Description:
Role : Lead Software Engineer – Palantir Skywise / Big Data
Number of positions : 1
As a Lead Big Data Developer, you will drive technical excellence across the Airbus Skywise ecosystem (built on the Big Data Apache Spark framework/Lightweight architecture). You will be responsible for defining technical standards, establishing best practices, and enforcing "Golden Rules" across the codebase.
In this role, you will lead and implement end-to-end (E2E) optimization topics, perform deep-technology root cause analysis, conduct source code audits, and mentor team members. Working in an international, distributed team, you will collaborate directly with European business partners and customers using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Experience & Education
Education: Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Overall Experience: 7+ years of total IT experience.
Skywise Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience exclusively in Palantir Skywise development.
Support/Customer Experience: Minimum 3 years in a customer-facing support or service role (specifically working with European customers).
Technical Skills
Big Data & Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark, PySpark (Mandatory), and Spark SQL.
Lightweight Data Processing: Practical experience with lightweight engines such as Polars and DuckDB.
Skywise Ecosystem: Deep familiarity with Skywise application building tools: Workshop, Slate, and Object Explorer / Foundry Ontology.
Programming Languages: Proficient in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript (required for Slate and Workshop/front-end application building), Java, and Scala.
Databases & Querying: Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database systems.
Version Control & Practices: Solid experience with Git versioning, CI/CD, and enterprise-scale software delivery.
Exposure to SAP / ERP platforms is a strong plus.
Familiarity with Pandas is a plus.
Methodology & Soft Skills
Proven background working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or XP).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities -
Technical Leadership
Understand complex business processes and the technical architecture of the Airbus application portfolio.
Lead, design, and implement scalable, reliable, end-to-end (E2E) performance optimization solutions on Skywise.
Define and enforce technical best practices, Golden Rules, and conduct thorough source code auditing.
Perform deep-technology root cause analysis to resolve complex data pipeline and application issues.
Design high-quality server-side processing architectures using Python, Java, and Scala to ensure code reusability and maintainability.
Team Mentorship & Stakeholder Management
Mentor and guide development team members to build robust, easy-to-navigate code bases.
Engage directly with European customers to gather requirements, manage expectations, and present technical deliveries.
Act as a technical bridge between business requirements and Big Data execution and ensure quality products are delivered
This job requires the constant awareness of the compliance risks we face in day-to-day responsibilities. Continuous commitment to act with integrity with each other, with your communities, business partners and suppliers is the foundation of your success and sustainable growth.
The commitment to integrity is supported by your adherence to all internal policies and procedures that govern business activities. Compliance with these policies will also protect Airbus reputation and brand, some of our most strategic and important assets.
Key Success Metrics
On-Time Delivery & Quality: Consistently ensure first-time-right quality and punctual delivery across all project milestones.
Innovation: Deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for data pipeline optimization and performance tuning.
Customer Satisfaction: Maintain high customer satisfaction scores through clear communication and proactive engagement.
Agile Mindset: Demonstrate continuous collaboration and an adaptable, Agile approach within distributed teams.
Profile Name
Lead Developer - Skywise/Big Data
Contact Number
Skill / Competency
Min. Expertise Rating (1 Low – 5 High)
Foundry Ontology/Worksop/Slate
4 and above
Java Script + TypeScript
3 >=2
Python
4 and above
Spark/PySpark
4 and above
Spark SQL
4
Polars and DuckDB
3 >=2
Java
3 >=2
Git Versioning
3 >= 2
Communication (1-5)
4
Available Date
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus India Private LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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