Job Title: Big Data Engineer

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

iSoftTek Solutions Inc is seeking a talented Big Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining big data solutions and frameworks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize data processing and analytics systems utilizing Hadoop, Spark, and other big data technologies.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement big data solutions using technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
Develop scalable data pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and analysis
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand business requirements and design efficient data models and architectures
Optimize and tune big data applications for performance and scalability
Monitor and troubleshoot issues in big data systems and provide timely resolution
Ensure data quality and integrity in all stages of data processing

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
3+ years of experience as a Big Data Engineer
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Hive, or Kafka
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala, or Python
Experience with data modeling and data warehousing concepts
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Must Have Skills:

Proficiency in Java or Python
Experience with Spark or PySpark
Strong understanding of SQL and SQL Query
Experience with Shell or Unix Scripting
Working Experience of Hive