Big Data Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Big Data Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Plano, TX (Hybrid) . The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in the Hadoop ecosystem and RDBMS, with a solid understanding of data processing, storage, and analysis.

Rate Range: $60/hour to $67/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Big Data Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Design and develop data processing and ingestion solutions using Hadoop and related technologies (HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Impala, PySpark) or Teradata.

• Write scalable, robust, and high-performance code for data processing and analysis.

• Build and manage data processing workflows and pipelines for batch and real-time data.

• Develop and maintain middleware services using Python.

• Create and query GraphQL-based queries.

• Write optimized SQL queries considering large data sizes (up to 30-30TB).

• Work with Unix shell scripting for process automation and optimization.

• Collaborate on performance improvements and identify optimization opportunities.

• Develop REST APIs using Python and integrate with various data systems.

• Work with Graph databases and Autosys for job scheduling and automation.

• Follow secure coding practices and risk management protocols.

• Contribute to Agile development practices and testing concepts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in Big Data engineering or a related role.

• Expertise in Hadoop ecosystem tools (HDFS, MapReduce, Hive, Impala, PySpark) and Teradata.

• Proficiency in Python for middleware services and developing REST APIs.

Must-Have:

• We need big data experience and Teradata experience along with autopsy and unix shell scripting .

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Shivani.Singh2@ akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $60.00 to $67.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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