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# System/Platform/Data Engineer

- **Company:** Recro LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache Accumulo, Business Analytics Applications, Apache HTTP Server, Computing Platforms, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Configuration Management, Data Security, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, Apache Hadoop, Hadoop Distributed File System, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Logstash, Apache Zookeeper, Data Ingestion, Apache Yarn, Apache Spark, Software Troubleshooting, Data Analytics, Apache Nifi, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9151555/systemplatformdata-engineer

## About the Role

* Mid-to-senior-level systems, platform, data, or distributed-systems engineering experience.\
 * Strong hands-on experience with Apache Accumulo.
 * Experience with Hadoop and HDFS.
 * Experience with Apache ZooKeeper.
 * Experience with YARN.
 * Experience administering, troubleshooting, or optimizing distributed data systems.
 * Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across interconnected platform components.

Highly Desired

 * Apache Spark
 * Apache NiFi
 * Elasticsearch
 * Logstash
 * Java
 * JavaScript
 * Python
 * RESTful APIs
 * Experience with large-scale data ingestion and analytics platforms
 * Experience in DoD, Air Force, or other classified environments

## Description

Recro is seeking a System / Platform / Data Engineer to support a program supporting the U.S. Air Force. This position will support the engineering, sustainment, optimization, and modernization of a large-scale distributed data environment., The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience within the Apache/Hadoop ecosystem , with particular emphasis on Apache Accumulo and supporting distributed data technologies., * Engineer, configure, maintain, and optimize distributed data platforms supporting mission-critical applications.

 * Configure, administer, and troubleshoot Apache Accumulo clusters and associated services.
 * Support Hadoop ecosystem components including HDFS, ZooKeeper and YARN.
 * Develop and maintain scalable data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics capabilities.
 * Utilize Apache NiFi to support data ingestion, transformation, routing, and integration.
 * Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex platform, data-ingestion, storage, and dependency issues.
 * Optimize distributed systems for performance, reliability, scalability, and availability.
 * Support integration between platform components and mission applications.
 * Work with engineering and development teams to improve platform architecture and resilience.
 * Support secure data environments and applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements.
 * Develop automation and configuration-management solutions where appropriate.