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Apache NiFi Lead
Location:
Offshore (working with US stakeholders)
Role Type: Lead – Hands-on + Technical Oversight
No. of roles: 1
Hours:
3 PM IST to 11:30 PM IST
Mode: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Hyderabad
Role Summary
The Apache NiFi Lead will own the design, development, and operation of scalable data flow solutions using Apache NiFi . This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership , guiding developers, partnering with data, backend, and Dev Ops teams, and ensuring reliable, secure, and performant data pipelines across environments.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Lead the design and architecture of NiFi-based data ingestion, transformation, and routing pipelines .
Define standards for flow design, naming conventions, versioning, and documentation.
Review flows and configurations to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Mentor NiFi developers and provide technical guidance.
Development & Integration
Build and maintain NiFi flows for batch and near–real-time data processing .
Integrate NiFi with databases, APIs, file systems, message queues, and cloud services.
Implement processors, controller services, and parameter contexts.
Collaborate with backend and data teams to align data contracts and schemas.
Operations, Security & Reliability
Configure NiFi clustering , load balancing, and high availability.
Implement security best practices (TLS, user authentication/authorization, data provenance).
Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize flow efficiency.
Support deployments, upgrades, and environment promotion (Dev → QA → Prod).
Agile Delivery & Collaboration
Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
Work closely with QA and Dev Ops teams to ensure testability and release readiness.
Coordinate with US-based stakeholders on requirements, priorities, and delivery timelines.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical
6+ years of experience in data engineering or integration roles.
Strong hands-on experience with Apache NiFi (flow design, processors, controller services).
Experience designing high-volume, fault-tolerant data pipelines .
Proficiency integrating NiFi with REST APIs, databases (SQL/No
SQL), files, and messaging systems .
Experience with NiFi security , clustering, and performance tuning.
Working knowledge of Linux , scripting, and Git-based version control.
Data & Integration
Understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, CSV, Avro, Parquet).
Experience with data validation, transformation, and error handling patterns.
Familiarity with schema management and data quality checks.
Soft Skills
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Clear communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Comfortable working with offshore teams and US stakeholders.
Experience in Agile / Scrum delivery environments.
Ownership mindset with focus on reliability and delivery.
Nice to Have
Experience with custom NiFi processors (Java).
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for NiFi deployments.
Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming platforms.
Experience supporting production data platforms.
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