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Insight Global · 3 days ago

Hadoop Production Support Engineer

positionPlano, TX
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Insight Global is seeking a highly skilled Production Support Engineer to join our team and provide critical support for a Hadoop-based data environment. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working across multiple teams to ensure system stability and data integrity.

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Hiring Manager
Aly (Hughes) Marion
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Responsibilities

Release Coordination: Manage and execute production releases, ensuring smooth deployments with minimal downtime
System Upgrades & Maintenance: Plan and implement upgrades for Hadoop clusters and related systems to maintain optimal performance
Operational Support: Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of production environments
Data Quality & Integrity: Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and reliability across platforms
Root Cause Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of incidents to identify underlying issues and implement long-term solutions
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with development, QA, and business teams to address technical challenges and communicate risks before they escalate
Leadership: Lead small-scale initiatives and drive process improvements within the support function

Qualification

HadoopUnix/LinuxBash scriptingSQLApache SparkBig Data toolsData analysisRisk identificationCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

5+ years in Production/Application Support or Data Engineering roles
Hands-on experience in Hadoop ecosystems and/or DevOps support environments
Strong proficiency in Unix/Linux, Bash scripting, and SQL for troubleshooting and automation
Exposure to Apache Spark development, optimization, and performance tuning
Familiarity with Big Data tools (Hive, HDFS, Oozie, etc.)
Proven ability to analyze complex data and code issues, including troubleshooting data quality and integrity problems
Excellent communication skills; comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels of management
Ability to identify and escalate risks proactively
Experience leading small projects or initiatives

Company

Insight Global

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Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://insightglobal.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Insight Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (75)
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2021 (3)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2010-07-01Acquired

Leadership Team

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Jared Streppa
President Of Company’s Technology Division
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