Hadoop Engineer - TX, AZ, NC

Job#: 3035140

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team: TBA

Job Title: Software Engineer 4 / Hadoop (HPE MapR) Engineer

Location: Irving, TX / Phoenix, AZ / Charlotte, NC - Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Contract Length: 12 months

Pay Rate: $69 - $74
Top Requirements:

5+ years of experience in software engineering or big data platform engineering with Hadoop (HPE MapR preferred)

Strong expertise in distributed systems, cluster computing, and Linux/Unix administration

Proficiency in programming/scripting (Python, Java, Scala, or Bash) with experience supporting production-scale environments

Plusses:

Experience with Apache Spark and batch/stream processing frameworks

Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk)

Experience with other Hadoop distributions (Cloudera, Hortonworks)

Expertise in high-availability enterprise cluster operations

Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience

Job Summary:

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Software Engineering. Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Software Engineering challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors. Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables. Strategically collaborate and consult with client personnel.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale distributed data platforms using HPE MapR and Hadoop
• Support, optimize, and enhance MapR-based ecosystems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Monitor system performance and proactively troubleshoot production issues
• Ensure high availability and operational stability of enterprise clusters
• Work with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing workloads
• Perform Linux/Unix system administration and cluster management
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (Python, Java, Scala, Bash)
• Utilize monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk) to track cluster health and performance
• Analyze and resolve complex distributed system issues across environments
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards
• Contribute to ongoing improvements of data platform infrastructure and processes

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.