[Hiring] Sr Big Data Engineer @Rackspace
Apr 11, 2025 - Rackspace is hiring a remote Sr Big Data Engineer. đź’¸ Salary: $116,100 - $198,440. đź“ŤLocation: USA, Canada.
Role Description
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.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, software engineering or related field of study.
- Experience with managed cloud services and understanding of cloud-based batch processing systems are critical.
- Proficiency in Oozie, Airflow, Map Reduce, Java.
- Strong programming skills with Java (specifically Spark), Python, Pig, and SQL.
- Expertise in public cloud services, particularly in GCP.
- Proficiency in the Apache Hadoop ecosystem with Oozie, Pig, Hive, Map Reduce.
- Familiarity with BigTable and Redis.
- Experienced in Infrastructure and Applied DevOps principles in daily work. Utilize tools for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) like Terraform to automate and improve development and release processes.
- Proven experience in engineering batch processing systems at scale.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in customer-facing software/technology or consulting.
- 5+ years of experience with “on-premises to cloud” migrations or IT transformations.
- 5+ years of experience building, and operating solutions built on GCP.
- Proficiency in Oozie and Pig.
- Proficiency in Java or Python.
Compensation Information
- The anticipated starting pay range for Colorado is: $116,100 - $170,280.
- The anticipated starting pay range for the states of Hawaii and New York (not including NYC) is: $123,600 - $181,280.
- The anticipated starting pay range for California, New York City and Washington is: $135,300 - $198,440.
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Salary
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$116,100 - $198,440
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Remote
Location
USA, Canada
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 11, 2025
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| đź“Ť | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA, Canada |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
