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V-CENTRIX-US LLC

Big Data Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

Big Data Engineer Type: Long-Term Contract Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite/Hybrid) Top Skills: Hadoop , Spark (Batch/Streaming) , Hive , Python , Google Cloud Platform , Shell Scripting , Java , Scala ...

Select Minds LLC

Big Data Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$56.50 - $74.75/hr

Contract / Full Time Experience: 8+ yrs Duration: Long Term We are seeking an experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale big data solutions. The ideal candidate ...

Select Minds LLC

Big Data Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Contract / Full Time Experience: 8+ yrs Duration: Long Term We are seeking an experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale big data solutions. The ideal candidate ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$57.50 - $76.25/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$57 - $75.25/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$55 - $73/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION Honolulu, HI 96815 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION Aurora, CO 80014 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$50.75 - $67/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION San Antonio, TX 78208 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$58 - $76.75/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

Big Data Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$56 - $74/hr

Big Data Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Big Data developer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$59.25 - $77/hr

Big Data developer Redmond, WA Long term Contract (On W2) Need a Strong candidate with Big data and Kafka • Provide thought leadership for the MFS data platform team and collaborate with cross ...

SRI Tech solutions Inc

Big Data developer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$59.25 - $77/hr

Big Data developer Redmond, WA Long term Contract (On W2) Need a Strong candidate with Big data and Kafka Provide thought leadership for the MFS data platform team and collaborate with cross ...

Software Guidance & Assistance

Big Data Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Big Data Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in the DMV area. We are seeking a highly skilled ...

Software Guidance & Assistance

Big Data Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$56.75 - $75.25/hr

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Big Data Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Regulatory clients in the DMV area or in the NY/NJ area. We are ...

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Big Data Engineer

V-CENTRIX-US LLC

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$55.25 - $73.25/hr

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Job description

Hello,

I hope you''re doing well.

I''m Abhay from Inceptra Solutions LLC. We have an exciting opportunity with AMEX for a Big Data Engineer.

Role: Big Data Engineer

Type: Long-Term Contract

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite/Hybrid)

Top Skills: Hadoop, Spark (Batch/Streaming), Hive, Python, Google Cloud Platform, Shell Scripting, Java, Scala

Job Description

The Skills You''ll Need:

  • Proven experience with Hadoop, Spark (Batch/Streaming), and Hive.
  • Proficiency in Shell Scripting and programming languages such as Python, Java, and/or Scala.
  • Ability to design, develop, and deploy big data solutions in a high-performance environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
  • Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform services and tools for big data solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

Your Adventure Includes:

  • Development: Design and develop scalable big data solutions using Hadoop, Spark, and Hive.
  • Design: Architect and implement big data pipelines and workflows, ensuring efficiency, security, and reliability.
  • Deployment: Deploy big data solutions, leveraging best practices for optimal performance in large-scale environments.
  • Optimization: Optimize big data solutions to improve performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate big data solutions with business goals.

Mandatory Skills

  • Hadoop
  • Python
  • Spark
  • Google Cloud Platform

If you''re interested, please share your updated resume along with your availability for a quick discussion.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks & Regards

Abhay Kumar Jain

Senior Technical Recruiter

INCEPTRA SOLUTIONS LLC

1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA

 

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