Platform Engineer – Java / BigData / Kubernetes
Job Description
Syntasa is seeking a high-caliber and dedicated Platform Engineer to join its India subsidiary, Syntasa Technologies India Private Limited . This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a world-class development and support center. The India operations will serve as an extension of Syntasa’s US-based software development and support functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize data processing and platform services using Java and Big Data frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
- Build and maintain scalable microservices and backend APIs supporting data-driven applications and integrations across systems.
- Deploy, manage, and scale workloads using Kubernetes and containerized environments.
- Work closely with platform, and DevOps teams to ensure reliability, automation, and performance.
- Implement cloud-native and CI / CD best practices to streamline delivery and operations.
Skills & Experience
Must-Have :
Strong expertise in Java and SpringBoot for backend and data-intensive applications.Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Hive, etc.).Practical knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and scaling.Nice to Have :
Familiarity with Kafka or other real-time streaming systems.Knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering , or a related field.4+ years of progressive experience as a Software Engineer, Data Engineer, or Platform Engineer .Strong problem-solving , collaboration , and communication skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, distributed engineering environment .