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You will be responsible for defining technical standards, establishing best practices, and enforcing \"Golden Rules\" across the codebase.\nIn 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.\nExperience & Education\nEducation: Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.\nOverall Experience: 7+ years of total IT experience.\nSkywise Expertise: 4+ years of hands-on experience exclusively in Palantir Skywise development.\nSupport /Customer Experience: Minimum 3 years in a customer-facing support or service role (specifically working with European customers).\nTechnical Skills\nBig Data & Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with Apache Spark, PySpark (Mandatory), and Spark SQL.\nLightweight Data Processing: Practical experience with lightweight engines such as Polars and DuckDB.\nSkywise Ecosystem: Deep familiarity with Skywise application building tools: Workshop, Slate, and Object Explorer / Foundry Ontology.\nProgramming Languages: Proficient in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript (required for Slate and Workshop/front-end application building), Java, and Scala.\nDatabases & Querying: Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database systems.\nVersion Control & Practices: Solid experience with Git versioning, CI/CD, and enterprise-scale software delivery.\nExposure to SAP / ERP platforms is a strong plus.\nFamiliarity with Pandas is a plus.\nMethodology & Soft Skills\nProven background working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or XP).\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nKey Responsibilities -\nTechnical Leadership\nUnderstand complex business processes and the technical architecture of the Airbus application portfolio.\n\nLead, design, and implement scalable, reliable, end-to-end (E2E) performance optimization solutions on Skywise.\n\nDefine and enforce technical best practices, Golden Rules, and conduct thorough source code auditing.\n\nPerform deep-technology root cause analysis to resolve complex data pipeline and application issues.\n\nDesign high-quality server-side processing architectures using Python, Java, and Scala to ensure code reusability and maintainability.\n\nTeam Mentorship & Stakeholder Management\nMentor and guide development team members to build robust, easy-to-navigate code bases.\n\nEngage directly with European customers to gather requirements, manage expectations, and present technical deliveries.\n\nAct as a technical bridge between business requirements and Big Data execution and ensure quality products are delivered\n\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Success Metrics\nOn-Time Delivery & Quality: Consistently ensure first-time-right quality and punctual delivery across all project milestones.\n\nInnovation: Deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions for data pipeline optimization and performance tuning.\n\nCustomer Satisfaction: Maintain high customer satisfaction scores through clear communication and proactive engagement.\n\nAgile Mindset: Demonstrate continuous collaboration and an adaptable, Agile approach within distributed teams.\n\nProfile Name\nLead Developer - Skywise/Big Data\nContact Number\n Skill / Competency\nMin. 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We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAirbus 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 .\nAt Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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