We are seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to join the Big Data Engineering team supporting Mastercard’s enterprise Big Data environments. This is a Big Data Platform / Infrastructure-focused role requiring strong expertise in Hadoop ecosystems, Linux administration, and programming, with a strong preference for Java.
The selected candidate will act as a subject matter expert (SME), contributing to platform modernization initiatives, infrastructure deployments, and mission-critical system support.
Collaborate with application and development teams to understand requirements and provide accurate estimates.
Provide 24x7 operational support for mission-critical Big Data environments.
Design, implement, and support Big Data platform solutions.
Troubleshoot complex platform, infrastructure, and performance issues.
Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies into existing environments.
Work closely with managed services teams and operational stakeholders.
Educate peers and cross-train teammates on Big Data technologies.
Support platform reliability, scalability, and performance initiatives.
Strong knowledge of Hadoop ecosystems
Experience with distributed data processing technologies
Experience supporting mission-critical Big Data environments
Advanced Linux expertise is REQUIRED
✔ Shell scripting
✔ System debugging
✔ Performance troubleshooting
✔ Comfortable navigating Linux environments
✔ Proficiency in at least one programming language
✔ Strong preference for Java ✅
If not Java:
✔ Strong expertise in another language
✔ Ability to quickly learn new technologies
Bonus:
Automation / Infrastructure tooling experience
Infrastructure management scripting
Experience supporting Big Data / Distributed Systems
Strong troubleshooting & problem-solving skills
Experience working in enterprise-scale environments
Experience delivering mission-critical projects
Strong system-level debugging skills
Basic SQL knowledge
Kubernetes
Automation Tools:
✔ Ansible
✔ Chef
ETL / Data Pipelines
Network Engineering Fundamentals
Cloud / Platform Modernization Exposure
Statistics / Machine Learning Mindset (metrics-driven thinking)
Thanks & Regards,
Malkeet Singh
Business Development & Recruitment Lead
Email: mal...@infosatits.com
Hangout: malkeet.i...@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malkeet-singh-9911a3217/
Web: www.infosatits.com
Infosat IT Services LLC | Irving, TX 75039