Only w2 - Dataiku Administrator - 100% Remote ( AWS & Apache Spark )

Overview

Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Dataiku Administrator
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
Amazon Web Services

Job Details

Dataiku Administrator Remote
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Dataiku Administrator to manage and optimize our Dataiku DSS platform deployed in an AWS cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Apache Spark, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise data governance. This role is critical to ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of our analytics infrastructure, which supports a wide range of data science and business intelligence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Administration:

  • Manage and maintain the Dataiku DSS platform in AWS, including upgrades, patching, and configuration.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization across Spark clusters and Dataiku nodes.
  • Implement and maintain user access controls, roles, and permissions in alignment with SOX and other compliance requirements.

Spark Integration & Optimization:

  • Configure and tune Spark execution environments for optimal performance within Dataiku workflows.
  • Troubleshoot Spark-related job failures and performance bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to optimize Spark recipes and pipelines.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

  • Work closely with DevOps and Cloud Engineering teams to manage EC2 instances, S3 buckets, IAM roles, and networking components.

Automation & Monitoring:

  • Develop and maintain automation scripts for platform monitoring, user provisioning, and job scheduling.
  • Integrate with logging and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus) to proactively detect and resolve issues.

Collaboration & Support:

  • Provide technical support and training to Dataiku users across departments.
  • Act as a liaison between data teams and IT to ensure platform alignment with organizational goals.

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong expertise in Apache Spark, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.).
  • Experience with Kubernetes, EMR, or other Spark orchestration tools.
  • Proficiency in Python, Bash, and/or other scripting languages.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, GitLab CI).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience administering Dataiku DSS in a production environment, or
  • Dataiku certification (Administrator or Advanced Designer).
  • Knowledge of Dataiku plugin development and API integration.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale analytics platforms.
  • Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, GDPR).
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