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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hadoop Engineer - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Salary:** $124,280.0 - $145,080.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Software Bug Management, Cloud Computing, Cloudera Impala, Encodings, Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Perl (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), PostgreSQL, Log Files, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Ansible, Cloudera, Shell Script, Simple Data Format, Apache Solr, SQL Databases, Subversion, Talend, Apache Zookeeper, Jupyter Notebook, Apache Yarn, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Sybase, Code Testing, Sentry, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0d1cec25-106f-4ddc-804c-5a1841513a97 ## About the Role Strong knowledge of Hadoop Architecture, HDFS, Hadoop Cluster and Hadoop Administrator's role Intimate knowledge of fully integrated AD/Kerberos authentication Experience setting up optimum cluster configurations Debugging knowledge of YARN. Hands-on with analyzing various Hadoop log files, compression, encoding, file formats Expert level knowledge of Cloudera Hadoop components such as HDFS, Sentry, HBase, Kafka, Impala, SOLR, Hue, Spark, Hive, YARN, Zookeeper and Postgres Strong technical knowledge: Unix/Linux; Database (Sybase/SQL/Oracle), Java, Python, Perl, Shell scripting, Infrastructure. Experience in Monitoring Alerting, and Job Scheduling Systems Being comfortable with frequent, incremental code testing and deployment Strong grasp of automation / DevOps tools - Ansible, Jenkins, SVN, Bitbucket Experience working on Big Data Technologies Cloudera Admin / Dev Certification Certification in Cloud, Docker-Container, OpenShift Technologies ## Description Hadoop Engineer (SME) role supporting NextGen Platforms built around Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Impala, Hbase, Docker-Container, Ansible and many more). Requires experience in cluster management of vendor based Hadoop and Data Science (AI/ML) products like Cloudera, Databricks, Snowflake, Talend, Greenfield, ELK, KPMG Ignite etc. Hadoop Engineer is involved in the full life cycle of an application and part of an agile development process. They require the ability to interact, develop, engineer, and communicate collaboratively at the highest technical levels with clients, development teams, vendors and other partners. The following section is intended to serve as a general guideline for each relative dimension of project complexity, responsibility and education/experience within this role., Hadoop Engineer (SME) role supporting NextGen Platforms built around Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Impala, Hbase, Docker-Container, Ansible and many more). Requires experience in cluster management of vendor based Hadoop and Data Science (AI/ML) products like Cloudera, Databricks, Snowflake, Talend, Greenfield, ELK, KPMG Ignite etc. Hadoop Engineer is involved in the full life cycle of an application and part of an agile development process. They require the ability to interact, develop, engineer, and communicate collaboratively at the highest technical levels with clients, development teams, vendors and other partners. The following section is intended to serve as a general guideline for each relative dimension of project complexity, responsibility and education/experience within this role. qualifications: Works on complex, major or highly visible tasks in support of multiple projects that require multiple areas of expertise Team member will be expected to provide subject matter expertise in managing Hadoop and Data Science Platform operations with focus around Cloudera Hadoop, Jupyter Notebook, OpenShift, Docker-Container Cluster Management and Administration Integrates solutions with other applications and platforms outside the framework He / She will be responsible for managing platform operations across all environments which includes upgrades, bug fixes, deployments, metrics / monitoring for resolution and forecasting, disaster recovery, incident / problem / capacity management Serves as a liaison between client partners and vendors in coordination with project managers to provide technical solutions that address user needs Hadoop, Kafka, Spark, Impala, Hive, Hbase etc. ## 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) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## 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) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)