Senior Java Spark Developer

equiliem

Austin, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apache HBase, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apache Sqoop, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Big Data, Business Analysis, Cloudera, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Data Science, Data Storage, Data Warehousing, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Detail Oriented, Dimensional Modeling, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Git, HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), Identify Issues, Java, Java Deployment, Jenkins, Microservices, NoSQL, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Streaming Technology, Test Plan/Schedule
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
4 days ago
Job Title: Senior Java Spark Developer

Location:Austin, TX

Experience Required: 8+ years
Employment Type: 6-12 months contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Java Spark Developer with expertise in Java, Apache Spark, and the Cloudera Hadoop Ecosystem to design and develop large-scale data processing applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java-based Spark development, distributed computing, and performance optimization for handling big data workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

Java & Spark Development:
  • Develop, test, and deploy Java-based Apache Spark applications for large-scale data processing.
  • Optimize and fine-tune Spark jobs for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement Java-based microservices and APIs for data integration.
Big Data & Cloudera Ecosystem:
  • Work with Cloudera Hadoop components such as HDFS, Hive, Impala, HBase, Kafka, and Sqoop.
  • Design and implement high-performance data storage and retrieval solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in Spark and Cloudera platforms.
Collaboration & Data Engineering:
  • Collaborate with data scientists, business analysts, and developers to understand data requirements.
  • Implement data integrity, accuracy, and security best practices across all data processing tasks.
  • Work with Kafka, Flume, Oozie, and Nifi for real-time and batch data ingestion.
Software Development & Deployment:
  • Implement version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) for Spark applications.
  • Deploy and maintain Spark applications in cloud or on-premises Cloudera environments.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in application development, with a strong background in Java and Big Data processing.
  • Strong hands-on experience in Java, Apache Spark, and Spark SQL for distributed data processing.
  • Proficiency in Cloudera Hadoop (CDH) components such as HDFS, Hive, Impala, HBase, Kafka, and Sqoop.
  • Experience building and optimizing ETL pipelines for large-scale data workloads.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL & NoSQL databases like HBase, Hive, and PostgreSQL.
  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and data lakes.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize Spark applications for high performance.
  • Familiarity with version control tools (Git, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
  • Exposure to real-time data streaming technologies like Kafka, Flume, Oozie, and Nifi.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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