Position Summary:
Hadoop Application Support specialist able to work in one or more than one applications in the hadoop data lake
Able to support the existing Hadoop applications.
Able to support the application in rotating shifts (24x7).
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Support multiple projects with competing deadlines
24/7 Monitoring of production applications to make sure SLAs are met
Triage and Remediation of Job failures
Work with upstream/downstream applications for any delays or data issues
Ability to generate and submit the reports to senior management
Sound understanding and experience with Hadoop ecosystem (Cloudera). Able to understand and explore the constantly evolving tools within Hadoop ecosystem and apply them appropriately to the relevant problems at hand.
Experience in working with a Big Data implementation in production environment
Experience in HDFS, Map Reduce, Hive, impala, Spark, Kafka &Linux/Unix technologies is mandatory
Experience in Unix shell scripting is mandatory
Able to analyze the existing shell scripts/python/perl code to debug any issues or enhance the code
Sound knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and experience with large SQL based systems.
Strong IT consulting experience in various data warehousing engagement, handling large data volumes, architecting big data environments.
Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, performance optimization techniques and software development in a team environment.
Benchmark and debug critical issues with algorithms and software as they arise.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent education and related training
Seven years of experience in data warehousing architectural approaches and minimum 4 years in big data (Cloudera)
Exposure to and strong working knowledge of distributed systems
Excellent understanding of client-service models and customer orientation in service delivery
Ability to grasp the 'big picture' for a solution by considering all potential options in impacted area
Aptitude to understand and adapt to newer technologies
The ability to work with team mates in a collaborative manner to achieve a mission
Presentation skills to prepare and present to large and small groups on technical and functional topics
Desired Skills:
Previous experience in the financial services industry
Previous experience in production support
Broad technical experience and good understanding of existing testing/operational processes and an open mind on how to enhance those
Understanding of industry trends and relevant application technologies
Experience in designing and implementing analytical environments and business intelligence solutions
Additional information:
Hours - 40 per week
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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