Senior Data Engineer (Python / Spark / Kafka)

Everforth Apex Systems Mexico is a leading technology consulting and talent solutions firm, connecting top engineering professionals with innovative projects across global organizations. We help clients build scalable, high-performing technology solutions by providing exceptional talent and technical expertise.

Everforth Apex Systems Mexico is seeking a Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Python or Java, Apache Spark, and Kafka to design, develop, and scale real-time data platforms and customer-centric data products.

In this role, you will work within a highly collaborative engineering environment, partnering with software engineers, architects, product teams, and operations to build scalable data pipelines, real-time streaming solutions, and distributed applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing reliable, high-performance systems capable of handling large-scale workloads and enabling data-driven experiences across multiple products and services.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable real-time and batch data pipelines.
• Build and optimize distributed data processing applications using Spark.
• Develop high-performance applications using Python, Java, or Scala.
• Implement event-driven architectures and streaming solutions using Kafka and Kafka Streams.
• Create reliable, scalable, and maintainable backend services and APIs.

• Build highly available systems capable of handling high-volume traffic and large-scale data processing.
• Monitor application performance and use operational metrics to drive continuous improvements.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support activities.
• Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, refactoring, and software engineering best practices.
• Containerize applications using Docker for cloud deployments.
• Collaborate on CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
• Leverage observability and monitoring tools to maintain system health and performance.
• Work in Agile teams with product managers, developers, and operations teams.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Support the implementation of scalable solutions that improve customer and business experiences.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Backend Development.
• Strong programming experience in Python or Java.
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of backend application development and RESTful APIs.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.