Senior Software Engineer - Open Data Platform (ODP)

At Acceldata, we are redefining how enterprises manage, observe, and optimize their data platforms. Our mission is to deliver a unified enterprise-grade data observability and modernization platform that integrates seamlessly across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

 

The Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP) brings together the best of the modern data ecosystem, including technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Trino, Kafka, NiFi, MLFlow, Pinot and more, to help organisations run complex analytical workloads at scale while maintaining flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in.

 

Product Link : https://www.acceldata.io/open-data-platform

 

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will design, build, and scale components of the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP), contributing to open-source technologies and solving real-world challenges in large-scale data infrastructure.

This is a full-time, on-site position with 5 days working from Bangalore office 

 

At Acceldata, you won’t just be writing code; you’ll be shaping the foundation of modern data platforms used by some of the world’s largest enterprises. You’ll work alongside seasoned engineers and open-source contributors who are passionate about solving complex distributed systems challenges at scale. Every project you take on will directly impact how a data platform is managed, observed, and optimised across hybrid and cloud ecosystems.

This is your chance to build technology that truly matters, software that drives mission-critical pipelines, scales to petabytes, and influences the open-source community at large. We move fast, value creativity, and reward innovation. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas can become real systems and your work can be seen, used, and respected across the data ecosystem - Acceldata is where you belong.

Mandatory Linux proficiency for automation and efficient use of Linux shortcuts for troubleshooting.

Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud environments.

Ability to manage threads and debug issues related to deadlocks or memory leaks.

Strong comprehension of garbage collection tuning and management challenges.

Extensive hands-on experience with advanced Java, Scala, or Python, developed and prepared project build models associated with Maven, Gradle, or SBT.

Experienced in Github & Nexus management and its use cases.

Profound understanding of software engineering, database concepts, virtualisation and architectural patterns.

Comprehensive knowledge and a history of significant contributions to past projects.

Past experience of mentoring junior engineers in handling critical issues or tasks.

Proven capability in fixing bugs and developing new features within complex software systems.

Experience working with Big data stack or its ecosystem components, utilizing appropriate frameworks for application development.

Demonstrated fluency in English communication.

Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, presenting technical accomplishments and strategic insights.

Strong capacity for collaboration with internal teams, external contributors, and the broader open-source community.