Sr Big Data Engineer - Oozie and Pig (GCP)

5 - 10 years

15 - 20 Lacs

Posted:2 weeks ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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We are seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer with deep expertise in distributed systems, batch data processing, and large-scale data pipelines. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Oozie, Pig, the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, and programming proficiency in Java (preferred) or Python. This role requires a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms, along with a proven track record of writing production-grade code and building robust data workflows.

This is a fully remote position and requires an independent, self-driven engineer who thrives in complex technical environments and communicates effectively across teams.
Key Responsibilities:
    • 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.
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.
    • 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.

Must Have: (Important)
    • 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

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