[Hiring] Sr Big Data Engineer - Oozie and Pig (GCP) @Rackspace

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.

• 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.

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.
• Must be able to lead Jira Epics is a MUST.
• Proficiency in Oozie, Airflow, Map Reduce, Java are MUST haves.
• 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.
• Must be able to lead Jira Epics.
• Proficiency in Java or Python.

Benefits

• 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.
• Unless already included in the posted pay range and based on eligibility, the role may include variable compensation in the form of bonus, commissions, or other discretionary payments.
• These discretionary payments are based on company and/or individual performance and may change at any time.
• Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.