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J ob Title: Senior Data Engineer - Big Data, ETL & Java Experience Level: 5 + Years Employment Type: Full - time About the Role EXL is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Java , along with expertise in Big Data technologies and ETL development . In this role, you'll design and implement scalable, high - performance data and backend systems for clients in retail, media, and other data - driven industries. You'll work across cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP to build end - to - end data and application pipelines. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows using Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). Build and support Java - based backend components , services, or APIs as part of end - to - end data solutions. Work with large - scale datasets to support transformation, integration, and real - time analytics. Optimize Spark, SQL, and Java processes for performance, scalability, and reliability. Collaborate with cross - functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver robust solutions. Follow engineering best practices in coding, testing, version control, and deployment. Required Qualifications 5 + years of hands - on experience in software or data engineering. Proven experience in developing ETL pipelines using Java and Spark . Strong programming experience in Java (preferably with frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot). Experience in Big Data tools including Apache Spark , Apache Airflow , and cloud services such as AWS EMR, Glue, S3, Lambda or GCP BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Functions. Proficiency in SQL and experience with performance tuning for large datasets. Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing , and distributed systems. Experience working in Agile development environments. Strong problem - solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs or microservices using Java. Exposure to data platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, or Kafka. Background in retail, merchandising, or media domains is a plus. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , DevOps tools, and cloud - based development workflows.EXL is the indispensable partner for leading businesses in data-led industries such as insurance, banking and financial services, healthcare, retail and logistics. We bring a unique combination of data, advanced analytics, digital technology and industry expertise to help our clients turn data into insights, streamline operations, improve customer experience, and transform their business. Our partnerships with clients are built on a foundation of collaboration - and we've been chosen as a partner by nine of the top ten leading US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US health care payers. We function as one team to make your goals our goals, whether that's unlocking the value of generative AI or embedding analytics into workflows that reduce risk or power your growth. Clients choose EXL as their transformation partner for many reasons. Our geographic diversity make talent all over the world instantly accessible. Digital accelerators enable unmatched speed-to-value, letting you realize results fast. It's our people that truly set us apart, though, including the 1,500 data scientists we have dedicated to our generative AI practice. And our more than twenty years of experience in delivering business services, garnering stellar client references, and maintaining a solid balance sheet are reassuring to our C-suite clients. Find out for yourself why clients, employees, and analysts think we're some of the best in the business. Contact us to see how we can help you achieve your goals.