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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # hybrid Data Engineer - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Airflow, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Database, Computer Programming, Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Apache HBase, Apache Hive, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Apache Oozie, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, RabbitMQ, Talend, Google Cloud, Apache Spark, Indexer, Storage Technologies, Collibra, Apache Flink, Cassandra, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Spark Streaming, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Amazon Redshift, Microservices - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/da6ba1f9-7361-4962-b169-e8da281e6183 ## About the Role * At least 4 years of hands-on experience with big data technologies. * Experience with Hadoop ecosystem tools such as HDFS, Kafka, Spark, Spark Streaming, Hive, NiFi, Airflow, Flink, Storm, Oozie, or similar platforms. * Strong programming experience in Java, Python, or Scala, with Java preferred. * Working knowledge of NoSQL and MPP data platforms such as HBase, MongoDB, Cassandra, AWS Redshift, Azure SQLDW, or Google Cloud Platform BigQuery. * Experience with AWS data platform services. * Ability to translate business needs into technical design and implementation. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on design discussions and solution delivery. Preferred Skills * Experience with traditional ETL tools such as Informatica or Talend. * Familiarity with database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, or Postgres. * Knowledge of data governance practices, including security, lineage, and catalog tools like Collibra or Alation. * Exposure to distributed messaging tools such as ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, or Solace. * Experience with search/indexing and microservices architectures. * Background in performance tuning and data pipeline optimization. * Cloud data certifications or other relevant big data credentials. ## Description Join a hybrid Data Engineer opportunity focused on building and improving modern big data solutions for ingestion, integration, and transformation. This role supports impactful data initiatives and offers flexibility to work from an East Coast office or on-site in Knoxville, TN when needed. 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