Hadoop Engineer

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.