Big Data Engineer

Job Title: Big Data Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA
Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

Client is looking for Big Data engineers with expert level experience in developing enterprise software applications on Spark/Hadoop, NoSql, InMemory Databases. You will be part of the team building worlds one of the largest Big Data Platform(s) that can ingest 100s of Terabytes of data that will be consumed for Business Analytics, Operational Analytics, Text Analytics, Data Services and build Big Data Solutions for various Verizon Business units

This is a unique opportunity to be part of building disruptive technology where Big Data will be used as a platform to build solutions for Analytics, Data Services and Solutions.

Essential Responsibilities:

Expert in writing code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project with high quality

Responsible for programming a component, developing feature or frameworks

Work independently and contribute to the immediate team and to other teams across

Contribute to design discussions.

Skilled in analyze problem statements, breaking down problems

Ability to take ownership of small and medium-sized tasks and deliver while mentoring and helping team members.

Demonstrates the initiative to explore alternate technology and approaches to solving problems.

Desired Skills and Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Java or Scala (4 years with masters degree)

Minimum 4 years on Windows or Linux developing environments (2 years with masters degree)

Experience working with at least 1 NoSQL Databases (HBase, Cassandra, Couchbase) or relational database (Oracle, MySql, Teradata)

Empathizing and having a positive attitude is the most important skill

Able to work under minimal supervision. High energy, results driven person with strong interpersonal skills

Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field

Skilled in core data structures and algorithms and implements them using appropriate chosen language

Nice to Have:

Hands on experience (coding) in developing solutions on GCP/Spark/BigData/Hadoop

Experience with components in Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, Oozie, Sqoop, Zookeeper)