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Hadoop Engineer

Collabera LLCPlano, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$65 - $70/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Plano, TX, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
SAFe

Job Description

Job Title: Hadoop Engineer


Location: Plano TX; Charlotte, NC
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Client Industry: Banking
Duration: 12 Months Contract




About the Role


We are Seeking a Hadoop Engineer (SME) to support enterprise Big Data platforms, focusing on Cloudera Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, OpenShift, Docker, and AI/ML technologies. This role is responsible for platform administration, cluster management, automation, monitoring, and production support while partnering with development, infrastructure, and vendor teams.




Day-to-Day


  • Administer and support Hadoop platforms (Cloudera, Spark, Kafka, Hive, Impala, HBase, YARN).

  • Manage upgrades, deployments, monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

  • Troubleshoot Hadoop clusters, HDFS, Kerberos authentication, and production issues.

  • Support OpenShift, Docker, and Data Science platforms (Jupyter).

  • Automate operational tasks using Ansible, Jenkins, Python, and Shell scripting.



Must-Haves


  • Six plus years of relevant work experience. Strong Cloudera Hadoop administration experience.

  • Expertise with Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, Spark, Kafka, Hive, Impala, HBase, YARN).

  • Linux/Unix administration and Python/Shell scripting.

  • Experience with Kerberos/AD authentication.

  • Monitoring, job scheduling, and automation (Ansible/Jenkins).

  • Experience supporting enterprise Big Data production environments.



Plusses


  • Databricks, Snowflake, Talend, ELK, or AI/ML platforms.

  • OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes experience.

  • Java and SQL/Oracle experience.

  • Cloudera or Cloud certifications.




Hourly Rate: 65$-70$ per hour
This range reflects base compensation and may vary based on location, market conditions, experience, and candidate qualifications.



Benefits:


The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)



About Us


At Collabera, we don t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in talent solutions, we provide opportunities to work with top organizations, cutting-edge technologies, and dynamic teams. Our culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With continuous learning, career growth, and a people-first approach, we empower you to achieve your full potential. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, integrity, and making an impact.


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