Sr Big Data Engineer Airflow and Oozie (GCP)

11 Hours ago • All levels • DevOps

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Job Description

This role requires a Senior Big Data Engineer with expertise in developing batch processing systems using Hadoop, Oozie, Airflow, and GCP. Responsibilities include developing scalable code, managing data workflows using Oozie and Airflow, leveraging GCP for data processing and storage, and implementing DevOps best practices (CI/CD, IaC). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java (Spark), Python, Pig, SQL, and experience with BigTable and Redis. The position is fully remote and requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • Develop scalable batch processing systems
  • Oozie & Airflow expertise
  • Hadoop ecosystem proficiency
  • GCP experience
  • Java (Spark), Python, Pig, SQL skills
Good to have:
  • BigTable and Redis familiarity
  • DevOps experience (CI/CD, IaC)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Big Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing batch processing systems, with extensive experience in Oozie, the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, Airflow, and a solid understanding of public cloud technologies, especially GCP.  This role involves working in a remote environment, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to solve complex problems independently and creatively.

Work Location: US-Remote

Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop scalable and robust code for batch processing systems. This includes working with technologies like Hadoop, Oozie, Pig, Hive, Map Reduce, Spark (Java), Python, Hbase.
    • Develop, Manage and optimize data workflows using Oozie and Airflow within the Apache Hadoop ecosystem.
    • Leverage GCP for scalable big data processing and storage solutions.
    • Implementing automation/DevOps best practices for CI/CD, IaC, etc.

Qualifications:

    • Bachelors'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.
    • Proficiency in Oozie, Airflow, Map Reduce, Java.
    • 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.

The following information is required by pay transparency legislation in the following states: CA, CO, HI, NY, and WA. This information applies only to individuals working in these states.
 
·       The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $116,100 - $170,280.
·       The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $123,600 - $181,280.
·       The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $135,300 - $198,440.

Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, 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. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on benefits  offered is here.
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$157.3K/yr avg.
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