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Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.\n\nOur Benefits\n\nWith a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.\n\nGreat Place to Work\n\nThanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including Great Place to Work for the past 7 years and Fortune's Best Companies to Work For. 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Learn more at careers.alight.com .\n\nJD – Snr Software Engineer (ETL)\n\nExperience & Expectations :\n\nLeverage extensive experience (4 to 8 years overall ETL experience, to assist in solution design and delivery along with build of new ETLs).\nWe are seeking an experienced ETL Developer with strong expertise in Big Data (Spark, Cloudera).\nExperience orchestrating workflows using AWS Step Functions (state machines) for reliable and scalable data pipelines.\nAbility to implement end-to-end serverless data architectures integrating Glue, Lambda, S3, and Redshift\n\nCore Responsibilities :\n\nBuild and maintain high volume ETL/ELT pipelines across Hadoop (HDFS, Hive, Spark, Kafka) and AWS (Glue, EMR, Lambda, Step Functions, Redshift).\nDevelop distributed data processing solutions using PySpark, Spark SQL, and scalable cloud serverless patterns.\nImplement reusable data ingestion frameworks for batch, ability to design & implement Orchestration process and Leverage AI\nOptimize data workflows using partitioning, bucketing, compression, file formats (Parquet/ORC).\nUnderstanding hybrid data lake architectures using S3 + HDFS, ensuring data governance and best practices are adheres\nExperience to deliver complex projects in an Agile environment\nAssist in Design and build the robust, scalable and secure software solutions across the having no/least adoption\nDefine clear technical specifications and make architecture decisions that align with business goals and long-term scalability.\nImplement best practices (including secure code guidelines) through the implementation of unit tests, automation, leverage and code reviews. Drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.\nTroubleshooting issues and proactively solving problems as they arise, ensuring the smooth operation of full stack applications\nAbility to understand the data flow diagram, data modelling and Lineages\nJob orchestration using Airflow, Control M, Step Functions, or event-driven triggers.\nEnsure data is protected and compliant with regulatory standards.\nWork closely with business stakeholders to enable high quality datasets.\nWork on best practice adoption and provide guidance to peers/juniors in team.\nAbility to respond on incidents, and troubleshooting Spark performance issues, job failures, and cluster bottlenecks.\nCollaborate closely with team members, QA and cross product teams to streamline release processes.\nCollaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and translate data into technical solutions\n\nTechnical Skills :\n\nStrong experience with the AWS data stack (S3, Glue, EMR, Lambda, Kinesis, Redshift, Step Functions etc.,).\nStrong hands-on expertise in Scala, PySpark, Spark optimization techniques, HiveQL, and distributed computing.\nGood understanding of Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Spark, YARN, Kafka).\nGood work experience in SQL in hive and impala\nProficiency in at least one scripting/programming language: Python, Shell scripting.\nStrong experience with CI/CD, GitHub, Git commands.\nExpertise in ETL and Data Warehousing and cloud concepts.\nGood understanding of data modelling (star/snowflake), partitioning strategies, and schema evolution.\nExpertise in data profiling and decision making.\nAble to understand, design and create data flow diagrams.\nAble to understand the architecture and design end-to-end data flow.\nHands-on experience with Airflow, or Control‑M, or other orchestrators.\nTo monitor and support BAU and year end activities, if needed.\nExposure to security and compliance aspects in Cloud.\nFamiliarity with serverless patterns and containerization (Docker, ECS/EKS).\n\nOther Requirements\n\nStrong logical and analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nCommunicate effectively and concisely with multiple stakeholders and coordinate and collaborate with cross functional teams.\nAWS certifications (Data Engineer, or Developer) are a plus.\n\nDetail-Oriented and proactive in problem-solving and issue resolution\n\nApplication and Interview\n\nBy applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: Government ID validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.\n\nAlight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.\n\nOur commitment to Inclusion\n\nWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.\n\nAt Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.\n\nAs part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [HIDDEN TEXT] .\n\nEqual Opportunity Policy Statement\n\nAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. 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