Senior Big Data Engineer – Oozie, Pig, GCP

Job Description: • Design and develop scalable batch processing systems using technologies like Hadoop, Oozie, Pig, Hive, MapReduce, and HBase, with hands-on coding in Java or Python (Java is a must). • Must be able to lead Jira Epics • Write clean, efficient, and production-ready code with a strong focus on data structures and algorithmic problem-solving applied to real-world data engineering tasks. • Develop, manage, and optimize complex data workflows within the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, with a strong focus on Oozie orchestration and job scheduling. • Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools such as Dataproc, GCS, and Composer to build scalable and cloud-native big data solutions. • Implement DevOps and automation best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and performance tuning across distributed systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data pipeline reliability, code quality, and operational excellence in a remote-first environment. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, software engineering or related field of study. • Experience with managed cloud services and understanding of cloud-based batch processing systems are critical. • Must be able to lead Jira Epics is MUST • Proficiency in Oozie, Airflow, Map Reduce, Java are MUST haves. • Strong programming skills with Java (specifically Spark), Python, Pig, and SQL. • Expertise in public cloud services, particularly in GCP. • Proficiency in the Apache Hadoop ecosystem with Oozie, Pig, Hive, Map Reduce. • Familiarity with BigTable and Redis. • Experienced in Infrastructure and Applied DevOps principles in daily work. Utilize tools for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) like Terraform to automate and improve development and release processes. • Proven experience in engineering batch processing systems at scale. • 5+ years of experience in customer-facing software/technology or consulting. • 5+ years of experience with “on-premises to cloud” migrations or IT transformations. • 5+ years of experience building, and operating solutions built on GCP • Proficiency in Oozie andPig • Must be able to lead Jira Epics • Proficiency in Java or Python Benefits: • The role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments. These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job