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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hadoop Platform Engineer / Hadoop Administrator (SME) - **Company:** BC Forward - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,058.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, User Authentication, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloudera Impala, Configuration Management, Encodings, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Perl (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Ansible, Cloudera, Apache Solr, Subversion, Systems Integration, Talend, Apache Zookeeper, Scripting, Apache Yarn, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Sybase, Jupyter, Deployment Automation, Sentry, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Data Management, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73850674-senior-hadoop-platform-engineer-hadoop-administrator-sme ## About the Role * Expert-level Cloudera Hadoop administration including HDFS, YARN, Hive, Impala, HBase, Kafka, Zookeeper, SOLR, Hue, and Postgres. * Deep knowledge of Hadoop architecture, HDFS internals, and cluster sizing and configuration. * Strong security background with AD/Kerberos integration and authorization tooling. * Proficiency in Unix/Linux administration and scripting with Shell, Python, and Perl. * Experience with Spark, Kafka, Hive, Impala, and troubleshooting YARN and ecosystem services. * Hands-on CI/CD and automation using Ansible, Jenkins, SVN, and Bitbucket. * Knowledge of databases such as Sybase, SQL Server, and Oracle. * Experience with monitoring, alerting, and job scheduling systems. * Background operating or integrating with platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Talend, ELK, and Jupyter. * Experience level: 5+ years in Hadoop administration or big data platform engineering roles. Preferred Skills: * Cloudera Administrator or Developer certification. * Certifications in Cloud, Docker, and OpenShift technologies. * Experience supporting AI/ML and data science workloads and notebooks. ## Description We are seeking a Hadoop Engineer (SME) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cloudera-based Hadoop ecosystem administration, big data platform operations, and DevOps automation and a proven ability to design, operate, and optimize large-scale, secure data platforms supporting analytics and AI/ML workloads., * Own end-to-end operations of Cloudera Hadoop and related data platforms across environments, including upgrades, patches, and deployments. * Manage and administer clusters and services for Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive, Impala, HBase, YARN, Zookeeper, SOLR, Hue, and Postgres. * Implement authentication, security, and governance including AD/Kerberos, Sentry/Ranger, and auditing. * Set up and tune optimal cluster configurations for performance, resiliency, and cost efficiency. * Build monitoring, alerting, metrics, capacity forecasting, and disaster recovery procedures. * Lead incident, problem, and change management, including root-cause analysis and remediation. * Automate platform operations using Ansible, Jenkins, and scripting for CI/CD and configuration management. * Integrate data platforms with adjacent applications, containers, and orchestration such as Docker and OpenShift. * Analyze and troubleshoot Hadoop ecosystem logs, jobs, and data formats including compression and encoding. * Partner with clients, developers, vendors, and project managers to deliver solutions that meet business needs. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [From Doubt to Confidence: How Sentry Uses Verdaccio to Bulletproof SDK Releases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/739-from-doubt-to-confidence-how-sentry-uses-verdaccio-to-bulletproof-sdk-releases) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)