Apache Iceberg Developer

TL;DR

Apache Iceberg Developer: Developing and optimizing distributed data table formats and metadata management systems with an accent on schema evolution, partitioning, and scalable table architecture. Focus on contributing to Apache Iceberg and ecosystem projects like Spark, Flink, and Hive, solving challenges in large-scale data processing and system integration.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is a global technology company delivering cutting-edge solutions with a diverse team of top tech talent.

What you will do

• Contribute as a core developer to Apache Iceberg and related open source projects.
• Implement and optimize table formats, snapshots, partitioning, and metadata management.
• Support integrations with Spark, Flink, and Hive for batch and streaming workloads.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system integration and deployment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in distributed computing and large-scale data processing.
• Deep understanding of Apache Iceberg architecture and features.
• Proficiency in Java and Scala or Python.
• Experience with performance tuning of metadata-heavy systems.
• Core contributions to Apache open source projects.
• Advanced English proficiency required.

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent compensation in USD or local currency.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment.
• Collaboration with global top 1% tech talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, and skill development.