Job Description :
Position: Cloudera Developer Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid 1 Day in a Week) Duration: Contract-To-Hire Role Candidates who can work independently are more preferred. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Cloudera Developer to join our data engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background, hands-on expertise in Big Data technologies, and proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale data integration pipelines. This role involves working closely with analysts, solution architects, and other stakeholders to build scalable data solutions that drive business insights. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Collaborate with Data Analysts and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Partner with application architects and data solution architects to design scalable solutions. Design, develop, and maintain data integration pipelines on the Cloudera Hadoop platform. Implement data transformation processes to create consumable data layers for downstream applications. Optimize data workflows for performance and scalability. Provide production support, including bug fixes, enhancements, and pipeline monitoring. Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, operational runbooks, and support guides. Required Qualifications & Skills: Software Development: 7+ years of experience in software development, data engineering, or business intelligence. Programming Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on programming experience with Java, Python, or Scala. Big Data Experience: At least 3+ years of experience working with Hadoop ecosystem tools such as: Hadoop MapReduce Sqoop Oozie Hive Spark Kafka: Experience in building Kafka-based data ingestion and retrieval programs. Performance Tuning: Skilled in tuning Hadoop, Spark, and Hive parameters for optimal performance. SQL & Data Analysis: Strong SQL query writing, data profiling, and analytical skills. Scripting: Proficiency in shell scripting for automation and job orchestration. Best Practices: Demonstrated rigor in code quality, unit/automated testing, and writing reusable, modular components. Education: Bachelor s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Nice-to-Have Skills: Healthcare industry experience. Cloudera Developer Certification. Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP