Big Data Platform Engineer at Absa South Africa

Job Summary

• Seeking an experienced Spark Administrator with strong Linux and Starburst/Trino skills to support large-scale data platforms in a regulated banking environment. Requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in big data infrastructure and system operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

• Install, configure, and maintain Apache Spark clusters. 
• Monitor cluster performance and troubleshoot Spark jobs. 
• Administer Linux servers and automate tasks using scripts (Bash/Python). 
• Manage and optimize Starburst/Trino clusters and connectors. 
• Ensure platform security, access control, and compliance with banking standards. 
• Support data engineering and analytics teams with performance tuning. 
• Maintain high availability for critical banking data pipelines. 

Required Skills 

• 5+ years in Spark administration and big data platforms. 
• Strong Linux system administration (RHEL preferred). 
• Hands-on Starburst/Trino experience. 
• Knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Ranger). 
• Scripting abilities (Bash, Python). 
• Understanding of authentication, networking, and security. 

Preferred 

• Cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP). 
• Familiarity with banking data workflows and governance.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology

End Date: December 19, 2025