Sr Big Data Engineer - Oozie and Pig (GCP)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Big Data Engineer with deep expertise in distributed systems, batch data processing, and large-scale data pipelines. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Oozie, Pig, the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, and programming proficiency in Java (preferred) or Python. This role requires a deep understanding of data structures and algorithms, along with a proven track record of writing production-grade code and building robust data workflows.

This is a fully remote position and requires an independent, self-driven engineer who thrives in complex technical environments and communicates effectively across teams.

Work Location : US-Remote, Canada-Remote

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop scalable batch processing systems using technologies like Hadoop, Oozie, Pig, Hive, MapReduce, and HBase, with hands-on coding in Java or Python (Java is a must).
• Must be able to lead Jira Epics
• Write clean, efficient, and production-ready code with a strong focus on data structures and algorithmic problem-solving applied to real-world data engineering tasks.
• Develop, manage, and optimize complex data workflows within the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, with a strong focus on Oozie orchestration and job scheduling.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools such as Dataproc, GCS, and Composer to build scalable and cloud-native big data solutions.
• Implement DevOps and automation best practices, including CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and performance tuning across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data pipeline reliability, code quality, and operational excellence in a remote-first environment.

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