Big Data Architect (Open source contributor)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for Big Data Architects specializing in Apache Hadoop to join their London team. Candidates should have experience in platform engineering and open-source contributions, focused on designing and building robust Big Data solutions in hybrid environments. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to significant open-source projects.

Qualifications

• Experience integrating Infra-as-Code.
• Ability to design open-source platforms based on Apache frameworks.
• Expertise in debugging and fixing code in Apache projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and build platforms supporting applications in cloud and on-premises.
• Support developers in migrating and debugging applications.
• Contribute to open-source Apache projects.

Skills

Apache Hadoop

Platform Engineering

Application Engineering

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Big Data Architect (Open source contributor), London (City of London)

Client: HCLTech

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered on digital, engineering, and cloud, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues are over $13 billion.

Location: London

Skill: Apache Hadoop

We are looking for open-source contributors to Apache projects, who have an in-depth understanding of the code behind the Apache ecosystem, experience with Cloudera or similar distributions, and in-depth knowledge of the big data tech stack.

Requirements:

• Experience in platform engineering and application engineering (hands-on)
• Design of open-source platforms based on Apache frameworks for Hadoop
• Experience integrating Infra-as-Code in platforms (Bespoke implementation from scratch)
• Design & architecture work for Apache platforms in hybrid cloud environments
• Ability to debug & fix code in Apache open-source projects; individual contributor to open source projects

Job description: The Apache Hadoop project requires up to 3 individuals experienced in designing and building platforms, supporting applications in cloud and on-premises environments. These individuals should be open source contributors with an in-depth understanding of the Apache ecosystem, capable of identifying and fixing complex issues during delivery. They will support developers in migrating and debugging critical applications like RiskFinder. They must be experts in designing and building Big Data platforms using Apache Hadoop and supporting Hadoop implementations both in cloud environments and on-premises.