Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit · 17 hours ago
Cloudera Data Engineer
Chenega Professional Services is looking for a Cloudera Data Engineer to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In this role, you will work with various technologies in the Hadoop and Cloudera ecosystems to design and deploy data solutions while ensuring the efficiency and security of the data infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Design and build data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) large data sets from multiple sources into the Cloudera environment
Manage and optimize data infrastructure for high performance, reliability, and scalability across both on-premise and cloud environments
Develop and maintain scripts and workflows using Python, Java, Scala, or Pig to automate data processing and integration tasks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, develop solutions, and ensure data is accurate and available for analytics and reporting
Monitor and troubleshoot Cloudera environments, leveraging tools such as Cloudera Manager and Hue for system health, tuning, and debugging
Use generative AI tools (like GitHub Copilot, Codex, or Claude Code) to enhance development efficiency and code quality
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience using Hadoop technologies (including Spark) to ingest, transform, and process data
Experience with Cloudera installation, configuration, tuning, and administration
Experience leveraging generative AI coding tools to assist in development
Experience working in SQL (Hive, Spark SQL, or Impala) for querying and managing data within the Cloudera ecosystem
Knowledge of Python, Java, Scala, or Pig for data engineering and automation
Possession of strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Experience managing and monitoring Cloudera data platforms using Cloudera Manager or Hue
Experience managing infrastructure deployments in both on-premises and cloud environments
Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
Ability to optimize queries and resource usage for better performance and efficiency
Benefits
Paid Time Off
PTO / Vacation – 5.67 hours accrued per pay period / 136 hours accrued annually
Paid Holidays - 11
California residents receive an additional 24 hours of sick leave a year
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Employee Assistance Program
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
401k / 401a
Hospital Indemnity
Critical Illness
Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Insurance
ID Theft Protection
Company
Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit
The Professional Services Strategic Business Unit (PS SBU) specializes in providing Information Technology, Health and Scientific, Engineering and Technical Support, Professional Management and Administrative Services to Federal Government Civilian Agencies.