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# Senior Data Engineer/Lead

- **Company:** Genesis10
- **Location:** Pennington, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,181.0 - $137,821.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloudera Impala, Data Integration, Data Security, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Machine Learning, MongoDB, NoSQL, Redis, Scala (Programming Language), Sqoop, Data Streaming, Tableau (Software), Visual Analytics, Scripting, Apache Yarn, Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Spark Streaming, Stream Processing, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4b5e2b58fd3c31db0419419584c041d5/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering, or a related field
 * Minimum of 8 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years focused on hands-on work in Big Data and real-time data processing technologies
 * Strong expertise in Hadoop stack technologies, such as HDFS, Spark, Yarn, Hive, Sqoop, Impala, and Hue
 * Proficiency in real-time streaming technologies like Kafka (KStreams, KTable) and Spark Streaming
 * Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases like Redis, MongoDB, or HBase
 * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, and Bash/Shell Scripting
 * Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capability to deliver effective solutions for business-critical applications
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems, data partitioning, and fault-tolerant architectures

Desired skills:

 * Experience with additional real-time streaming technologies like Flink or Storm
 * Familiarity with Cloud Technologies such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
 * Working knowledge of machine learning algorithms, statistical analysis, and programming languages (Python or R) to conduct data analysis and develop predictive models
 * Proficiency in Data Integration and Data Security within real-time and Big Data ecosystems, including knowledge of Kerberos
 * Strong command of Visual Analytics Tools, with a focus on Tableau

## Description

We are actively seeking a talented and motivated Senior Data Engineer/Lead to join a dynamic and energetic team. As a key contributor to agile scrum teams, you will collaborate closely with the Customer Insights team, showcasing strong technical expertise in Hadoop/Spark and real-time data processing technologies like Kafka and NoSQL databases. The ideal candidate excels at collaborating with both onshore and offshore team members and will have the opportunity to lead and take responsibility for end-to-end solution design and delivery.
Responsibilities:

 * Collaborate closely with the Customer Insights team as a key contributor to agile scrum teams
 * Function as an individual contributor and lead end-to-end solution design and delivery
 * Showcase strong technical expertise in Hadoop/Spark and related technologies
 * Work with real-time data processing technologies like Kafka, Spark Streaming, and NoSQL databases


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