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Updated on 22 November, 2022

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They say that the first impression is the last impression. When landing the dream Spark developer job, a resume can mean the difference between you being considered for future rounds or being rejected outright. Thus, your Spark developer resume should create a positive and lasting impression on interviewers. This will make you the preferred choice of recruiters. 

The following article contains some interesting resume samples for a Spark developer. You also get to know some of the many reasons why maintaining a good resume is important and some tips and tricks to achieve the same.

However, creating a resume is not that simple. You must ensure that your resume is unique from the hundreds of other candidates to catch recruiters’ attention. In this blog, you will find some  Spark developer resume samples that you can use as a guide to creating your own unique resume.

Why Is It Important To Have A Resume?

Before going further into the various resume samples for a spark developer, let’s start with the basics first. Consider the resume as a bridge between you and your recruiter. To make a long-lasting first impression, it is paramount to keep your resume interesting and, at the same time, informative. 

While writing your resume, especially as a spark engineer, it is important to remember that recruiters generally do not have the time or patience to go through long infinite pages of your curriculum vitae. This is mainly because they receive close to hundreds of them every single day, and it just does not make sense to scrutinize every single one of them thoroughly. That is why having a short yet informative resume is paramount since, based on that, recruiters decide whether you are fit for the job or for an interview. With that said, here are some basic reasons you should always maintain a professional yet interesting resume. 

Resume tells about you- Your resume is the ultimate guide to all the work you have done in the past, your experiences, and what you are currently involved in. It highlights all your achievements and who you are as a professional. Therefore, it is important to state all these factors simply and understandably. Avoid using long paragraphs, and try to present all these points in a crisp and interesting manner so as to capture the attention of your potential recruiters.

Resume sells your skills- With the help of a well-written resume, you get the benefit of selling all your skills and experiences that you have gathered over the years to your employers. It lets your recruiters know about all the different kinds of work you have done and how you can utilize the same for the benefit of the organization. 

Get Selected For An Interview- As stated earlier, recruiters receive hundreds of applications every day from different individuals. Everyone has their own story to tell. But what matters is the way you present yourself. The ultimate purpose of a resume is to land an interview round. Therefore, writing a good resume is the first and most important step in achieving the same. 

Create A Good First Impression- Last but not least, a good resume helps to create a long-lasting good impression in the recruiter’s mind. Remember the saying, first impression is the last impression? It holds true for a resume as well. Your resume should always be to the point, without any exaggeration, or unnecessary difficult words. It should be easy to read and easy to understand.

These are some of the most important reasons for maintaining a good resume. Be it for a Pyspark developer, or any other profession, a resume is paramount in every field. With that said, here are some interesting resume samples for a Spark engineer fresher, that you can refer to, for guidance. 

Related Read: Tableau Developer Resume Guide and Samples

Spark Developer Resume for Freshers

Name: Sujona Chatterjee

Address: Mumbai, India

Contact Information: 91xxxxxxxx

Date of Birth: 01/01/1998

Career Objective:

An enthusiastic individual, looking to explore opportunities as a Spark developer in an environment where I can utilise my skills and knowledge to contribute to the organisation’s growth.

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science, University of Mumbai, 2019

H.S.C, Maharashtra State Board, 2015

S.S.C, Maharashtra State Board, 2013

Technical Skills:

Programming Languages Known: Java, C, C++, Python, Scala

Platforms: Windows, Linux, Unix

Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, MapReduce

College Project:

Developed a program to predict flight delays using a public dataset with Spark.

Declaration:

I declare that the information given above is correct and true to my knowledge.

Place: Mumbai

Date: 08/09/2020

Sujona Chatterjee

Also Read: Big Data Resume

Spark Developer Resume for Experienced Developers

Sujona Chatterjee                                                                                

Contact Information: 91xxxxxxxx

Professional Summary

  • Having ten years of experience in the IT industry, including 4+ years as Spark Developer using Big Data technologies.
  • Four years of experience as a Hadoop developer
  • Around 1.5 years of experience as a Java developer
  • Three months of internship at a reputed multinational IT firm in Mumbai as part of the academic curriculum

Technical Skills

Programming Languages: Java/J2EE, Python, SQL, Scala

Big Data Technologies: Hadoop, Flume, MapReduce, Zookeeper, Hive, Pig, Yarn

Platforms: Unix, Linux, Windows

Application Servers: Apache Tomcat, JBoss

Frameworks: Spring, JMS

Database: SQL, DB2, Oracle

Web Services: SOAP, REST

Academic Qualifications

Master of Science, Computer Science, UCLA, 2009

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology, University of Mumbai, 2007

H.S.C, Gujarat State Board, 2003

S.S.C, Gujarat State Board, 2001

Certifications:

PG Diploma in Software Development Specialization in Big Data program from IIIT-Bangalore, powered by upGrad.

Work Experience

Spark Developer

February 2016 to present

iSpark Solutions – Mumbai, India

Responsibilities:

  • Developing Spark scripts as per client requirements
  • Implementing pre-defined operators such as reduceByKey and CombineByKey in Spark
  • Developing Spark applications using multiple programming languages such as Python and Scala
  • Processing XML data with Scala libraries
  • Carrying out real-time in-depth data analytics using Spark Streaming
  • Converting SQL queries, MapReduce programs into Spark transformations
  • Developing Scala coded Spark projects
  • Using Spark for streaming data processing
  • Using Oozie for workflow management
  • Carrying out multiple types of testing
  • Developing Spark jobs to parse JSON data
  • Importing data from multiple sources such as AWS S3 into Spark RDD
  • Hands-on experience working with Amazon Web Services like S3 and EC2
  • Extracting features from data sets using Spark SQL
  • Using Avro and other data formats to store in HDFS
  • Coordinating with multiple teams spread across the country and the globe

Accomplishments:

  • Awarded the best employee of the year
  • Finished a Spark project for a reputed client well ahead of the deadline
  • Managed and co-ordinated with a team spread across various locations without any major setbacks
  • Ensured delivery of high-quality Spark applications with minimum negative remarks from the QA team

Hadoop Developer

January 2012 to January 2016

IndiCare – Mumbai, India

Responsibilities:

  • Developing MapReduce jobs using JAVA
  • Running Hadoop streaming jobs
  • Implementing partitioning buckets in HIVE
  • Debugging and resolving issues found by the QA team
  • Evaluating Hadoop cluster
  • Writing HIVE queries
  • Loading structured and unstructured data
  • HDFS maintenance

Java Developer

July 2010 to January 2012

Money in the Jar – Mumbai, India

Responsibilities:

  • Utilizing Java for daily debugging activities
  • Developing UI with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Using core Java functions such as Multithreading on a day-to-day basis
  • Using RAD for application development

Tips for Improving Your Spark Developer Resume

  • Update your resume with the latest job position
  • Highlight the job title for easier identification
  • Showcase your relevant skills
  • Maintain transparency in your resume
  • Ensure to highlight your soft skills such as communication and team management

Also Read: Spark Developer Salary in India

Conclusion 

Hopefully, these Spark developer resume samples will help you create eye-catching, attention-grabbing resumes. If you have any questions regarding resume creation, feel free to post them in the comments. Additionally, if you are a fresher and interested in a career as a Spark developer,  check out our Advanced Certificate Programme in Big Data from IIIT Bangalore

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the average salary of Spark Developers?

As the Internet has reached the far corners of the planet, the data generated has also increased at a tremendous rate. In fact, the global data creation and replication are expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% between 2020 to 2025. The rise of Big Data has also increased the demand for many tools and processing systems to manage the data efficiently. One such data processing system is Apache Spark. There are many roles and responsibilities of a Spark developer. Some of which include processing and cleaning data, producing unit tests for Spark helper, and creating business solutions by applying machine learning techniques. They are paid a handsome salary for the specialised role they play—the average pay of a Spark Developer in India is INR 7.2 LPA. The number varies according to your skills, experience, and job location.

2. What are some of the features of Apache Spark?

Apache Spark is a multi-language, open-source data processing system that helps in the fast processing of Big Data, machine learning, etc. It is used widely for its many features and its usefulness. It helps achieve a high processing speed, 100x faster than in-memory calculation. Spark codes are reusable for batch-processing, data processing, etc. It supports multiple languages like R and Python, which is very beneficial for programmers. Additionally, It gets integrated with the Hadoop File System well which is advantageous for the programmers.

3. What is the difference between Apache Spark and MapReduce?

MapReduce is a programming pattern used to access the big data stored in the Hadoop File System, while Apache Spark is an open-source computation technology used for processing data. There are considerable differences between the two of them. MapReduce processes data in a batch, while Apache Spark processes data in real-time and batches. Apache Spark is considerably faster than MapReduce for processing big data. MapReduce stores data in HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) while Apache Spark stores data in memory (RAM). It is easy to code in Apache spark compared to that in MapReduce.

4. What is the average salary of Spark Developers?

As the Internet has reached the far corners of the planet, the data generated has also increased at a tremendous rate. In fact, the global data creation and replication are expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23% between 2020 to 2025. The rise of Big Data has also increased the demand for many tools and processing systems to manage the data efficiently. One such data processing system is Apache Spark. There are many roles and responsibilities of a Spark developer. Some of which include processing and cleaning data, producing unit tests for Spark helper, and creating business solutions by applying machine learning techniques. They are paid a handsome salary for the specialised role they play—the average pay of a Spark Developer in India is INR 7.2 LPA. The number varies according to your skills, experience, and job location.

5. What are some of the features of Apache Spark?

Apache Spark is a multi-language, open-source data processing system that helps in the fast processing of Big Data, machine learning, etc. It is used widely for its many features and its usefulness. It helps achieve a high processing speed, 100x faster than in-memory calculation. Spark codes are reusable for batch-processing, data processing, etc. It supports multiple languages like R and Python, which is very beneficial for programmers. Additionally, It gets integrated with the Hadoop File System well which is advantageous for the programmers.

6. What is the difference between Apache Spark and MapReduce?

MapReduce is a programming pattern used to access the big data stored in the Hadoop File System, while Apache Spark is an open-source computation technology used for processing data. There are considerable differences between the two of them. MapReduce processes data in a batch, while Apache Spark processes data in real-time and batches. Apache Spark is considerably faster than MapReduce for processing big data. MapReduce stores data in HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) while Apache Spark stores data in memory (RAM). It is easy to code in Apache spark compared to that in MapReduce.