Senior System Administrator Big Data

We are looking for a System Administrator with strong DevOps skills and broad knowledge of Linux and Big Data. This role is divided between working with our Big Data team, which is already well-established in the areas of software development and data, but also in the area of IT engineering which still requires assistance. The spectrum of responsibilities here is wide-ranging, from collaborating with our hardware and software providers to completing administrator activities as well as configuration management and scripting. Acting as the go-between who addresses all special Big Data requirements as well as any conventions and needs from our central IT unit is also a part of this position. In addition to working in the Big Data team, the incumbent must also work closely with our other administrators and development operators.

Your responsibilities: 

• Work in a self-organized, cross-functional team;
• Develop and expand our Big Data infrastructure together with the team;
• Co-design enterprise-wide IT architecture;
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies;
• Optimize our infrastructure using efficient automation processes;
• Work closely with the development and technical service departments;
• Attend to all aspects of our Hadoop Ecosystem.

Your skills:

• Several years’ experience in developing and operating platforms running Linux as well as very good knowledge of Linux;
• Successful track record of developing and maintaining Big Data systems;
• Experience with Map Reduce, Zookeeper, HDFS, Impala, Hive, Sqoop;
• Very good knowledge of ETL principles and know-how to implement these principles in combination with Hadoop;
• Ability to fluently write Shell scripts and strong familiarity with configuration management (e.g. Opscode Chef);
• Ability to read Java code and basic knowledge in PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl and/or Java Script;
• Ability to see big picture as well as a mind for creative ideas and solutions;
• Team-player who enjoys sharing knowledge;
• Fluent in English (oral);
• Asset: Experience with work-flow scheduling and monitoring (e.g. Oozie);
• Asset: Experience handling flows of data (i.e. fluentd/td-agent, flume, kafka);
• Asset: Fluent in German or German as native language.

We offer:

• Lots of data to be managed;
• Possibility to work with new technologies;
• A fresh, open-minded and international atmosphere in a growing company;
• Freedom to realize your own ideas and initiatives;
• Team-work and short decision-making processes;
• Expansive coverage with over 300 million users worldwide;
• Attractive location in downtown Hamburg;
• Games room with Foosball table and game consoles.