Job Description:
Role : Lead Software Engineer – Palantir Skywise / Big Data
Number of positions : 1
Qualification & Experience:
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: Solid 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 Skil

📌 Lead Software Engineer (Bengaluru)
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