Lead Software Engineer - Big Data

Role overview

Lead Software Engineer - Big Data at Airbus

Role : Lead Software Engineer – Palantir Skywise / Big Data

Number of positions : 1

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
• Spark/PySpark
• Spark SQL
• 4
• Polars and DuckDB
• Java
• Git Versioning
• 3 >= 2
• Communication (1-5)
• Available Date

Required qualifications

• 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
• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Overall
• 7+ years of total IT experience.
• Skywise Expertise : 4+ years of hands-on experience exclusively in Palantir Skywise development.
• Support / Customer
• Minimum 3 years in a customer-facing support or service role (specifically working with European customers).

Required 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.

Employment details

• 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.
• Permanent -------
• Professional
• Digital <JF-IM-DI>
• By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
• This information will only be used by Airbus.
• 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 emsom@airbus.com .
• 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.
• Location: Bangalore Area [India]

About the employer

• Airbus India Private Limited