Senior Java Big Data Developer with 8+ years building applications on Cloudera/Hadoop ecosystems using Spark and MapReduce. Responsible for designing performant Java (1.8+) solutions, data analysis of large datasets, unit testing (JUnit), and collaborating with/managing global technology teams. Preferred skills include Unix/Python scripting and familiarity with Hive, Impala, YARN, and Kafka.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in applications development
- Expertise in Bigdata ecosystem (Cloudera Distribution) using spark and Map Reduce
- Java (core) 1.8 or above - Hands-on experience (advanced concepts of data structures, memory management and design patterns)
- Apache Spark - Hands on (preferable on Java spark)
- Bigdata ecosystem (Good understanding of Hadoop, preferable cloud era distribution), exposure to Hive, Impala, Yarn, Kafka
- Good Data analysis and programing skills and understanding of large datasets (no sql joins)
- Good knowledge of Java and spark architecture and design principles
- Good experience in Junit/Testing frameworks
- Unix/Python shell scripting experience is a big plus
- Experience managing global technology teams
- Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
- Good communication skills
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