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Halo Group

Senior Big Data Consultant

Chicago, IL

$69.25 - $92.75/hr

Senior Big Data Consultant Location: Chicago, IL Duration: 3+ Months Description: We have a contract assignment for Big Data consultant who has expertise and experience in Hadoop, Cloudera , Spark ...

Pyramid IT

Big Data Consultant

Latham, NY

Company Description Pyramid is a leading Information Technology Consulting services company ... Big Data / NoSQL DBA with overall 6+ years of experience in any of the DBA technologies and at ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Preferred At least 4 years application Big Data project implementation experience including ... No OPT-EAD / H1-B Consultants please. * Please mention your Visa Status in your email or resume

Career Guidant

Big Data Consultant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... Development & Consulting, Infrastructure & Facility Management Services and Technical Content ... At least 5 years of Design and development experience in Big data, Java or Datawarehousing related ...

SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH

$79.78 - $136.77/hr

Als Big Data Consultant (m/w/d) im Bereich IoT entwickeln Sie passgenaue IoT-Lösungen für die Fertigungsindustrie mit Fokus auf zuverlässige Produktionsumgebungen, Echtzeitdatenverarbeitung und ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Baltimore, MD

Preferred At least 6+ years application Big Data project implementation experience including requirements gathering, architecture, functional and technical design At least 3 years of experience in ...

Sonoma Consulting Inc.

Senior Big Data Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$51.25 - $68/hr

Company Description Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing national IT Consulting and ... Design, development, and support delivery of solutions on Hadoop and Aster Big Data platforms. Work ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

At least 4-5+ years application Big Data project implementation experience including requirements ... No OPT-EAD, TN Visa & H1B Consultants please. * Please mention your Visa Status in your email or ...

Technogen

Big Data Consultant

Rockville, MD · On-site

... consulting services projects in public and commercial sectors across the globe. * Hive and AWS * SQL and Java * Postgress SQL * Having knowledge of "R" language * Some data modelling exp Additional ...

Technogen

Big Data Consultant

Rockville, MD · On-site

... consulting services projects in public and commercial sectors across the globe. * Hive and AWS * SQL and Java * Postgress SQL * Having knowledge of "R" language * Some data modelling exp ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Moline, IL · On-site

Must have experience working on Big Data Processing Frameworks and Tools - MapReduce, YARN, Hive, Pig. * Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts and must have good knowledge of writing SQL and ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Plano, TX · On-site

Must have experience working on Big Data Processing Frameworks and Tools - MapReduce, YARN, Hive, Pig. * Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts and must have good knowledge of writing SQL and ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Must have experience working on Big Data Processing Frameworks and Tools - MapReduce, YARN, Hive, Pig. * Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts and must have good knowledge of writing SQL and ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Should be well versed with Big Data Landscape, Data warehousing and Business Intelligence * Should have hands-on experience in any of the big data technologies like Map reduce, Hadoop, Hortonworks ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Torrance, CA

Must have experience working on Big Data Processing Frameworks and Tools - MapReduce, YARN, Hive, Pig. * Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts and must have good knowledge of writing SQL and ...

Sonsoft Inc

Big Data Consultant

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Must have experience working on Big Data Processing Frameworks and Tools - MapReduce, YARN, Hive, Pig. * Strong understanding of RDBMS concepts and must have good knowledge of writing SQL and ...

Jobsbridge

Big Data Consultant (Hadoop)

San Jose, CA · On-site

Big Data/Data explorer/Big Insights Consultants are responsible for successful delivery of industry specific BAO technology initiatives. Qualified candidates will have - - Experience in architecting ...

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How much do big data consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for big data consultant in the United States is $44.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.29 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a big data consultant?

A Big Data Consultant is a professional who helps organizations manage, analyze, and leverage large volumes of data to gain business insights and make data-driven decisions. They assess a company's data infrastructure, recommend appropriate big data tools and technologies, and design solutions to collect, store, and process data efficiently. Big Data Consultants often work with technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and cloud platforms, and may also assist with data governance, security, and compliance issues.

What are the typical challenges a big data consultant faces when integrating new data solutions into existing client infrastructure?

Big Data Consultants often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility between new data platforms and legacy systems, managing large-scale data migration with minimal disruption, and addressing security or compliance requirements. They also need to align technical solutions with the client's business goals and provide training to internal teams. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a solid grasp of both the technical and organizational aspects of data integration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a big data consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Big Data Consultant, you need expertise in data analysis, data modeling, programming (often in Python, Java, or Scala), and a strong understanding of distributed systems, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with big data platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka, as well as proficiency in cloud services like AWS or Azure, and relevant certifications are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills, client communication, and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions make someone stand out in this role. These skills ensure effective handling of complex data projects and enable consultants to deliver actionable insights that drive business value.

What is the difference between Big Data Consultant vs Data Analyst?

AspectBig Data ConsultantData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields; certifications like Cloudera, HortonworksBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; certifications like Microsoft Data Analyst
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, large enterprises, tech companies; focus on big data tools and platformsBusiness environments, finance, marketing; focus on data interpretation and reporting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries handling large datasets like tech, finance, healthcareUsed across industries for data-driven decision making

Big Data Consultants focus on designing and implementing big data solutions, working with large-scale data tools and platforms. Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights and reports. While both roles require strong analytical skills, Big Data Consultants typically work on infrastructure and architecture, whereas Data Analysts focus on data interpretation and visualization.

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Senior Big Data Consultant

Halo Group

Chicago, IL

$69.25 - $92.75/hr

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Title: Senior Big Data Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 3+ Months

Description:

We have a contract assignment for Big Data consultant who has expertise and experience in Hadoop, Cloudera , Spark, Kafka at Chicago, IL. This is 3+ months assignment with our client. This is a replacement position and we are looking for only the local candidate that can attend the in person interview.

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expertise and experience in Hadoop, Cloudera , Spark, Kafka

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