Big Data Infrastructure Administrator

Right Talent Right Now; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a Big Data Infrastructure DevOps / Support Administrator to enhance its Enterprise Infrastructure Big Data Service. This role entails developing, supporting, and administering a general data analytics platform, emphasizing automation, customer engagement, and leveraging open-source technologies. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in software development, with proficiency in languages like Java, C++, Perl, and Python, along with experience in Linux systems and big data technologies. The firm offers a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years application development or systems administration experience.
• Experience deploying or managing open-source software.
• Strong experience with any Linux distribution.
• 2+ years Hadoop experience.

Responsibilities

• Development, support, and maintenance of the infrastructure platform.
• Design and implement automation innovations.
• Develop automated testing scripts.
• Build relationships with developer communities.
• Provide guidance to customers of the Big Data platform.
• Participate in 24 x 7 hour on-call support rotation.

Skills

Development experience in Java

Development experience in C++

Development experience in Perl

Development experience in Python

Hadoop certification and experience

Experience with NoSQL databases

Linux/Unix administration

Experience with automation/configuration management

Agile Scrum or Kanban experience

Customer engagement skills

Education

B.S. Computer Science or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

Hadoop

Splunk/HUNK

Chef

Puppet

Job description

This role provides an exciting opportunity to roll out a new strategic initiative within the firm--Enterprise Infrastructure Big Data Service. TheBig DataInfrastructure DevOps / Support Administrator serves as a development and support expert with responsibility for the design, development, automation, testing, support and administration of the Enterprise Infrastructure Big Data Service. This will involve building and supporting a general purpose data analytics platform utilized by Fidelity’s data scientist community. The incumbent will be responsible for developing features, ongoing support and administration, and documentation for the service. The platform provides a data hub and a blueprint for integrating with existing upstream and downstream technology solutions.

This role is DevOps and support administration. The position requires a strong background in computer architecture, software development, data management systems, distributed computing, and a solid understanding of theopen-source technologyecosystem. An ideal prospect will have technical expertise, customer engagement skills, excellent communication skills, and a passion for organizing and analyzing data.

Primary Responsibilities

• Development, support, and maintenance of the infrastructure platform and application lifecycle
• Design, development and implementation of automation innovations
• Development of automated testing scripts
• Building and nurturing relationships with Fidelity’s developer and system administration communities
• Contribution to all phases of the application lifecycle – requirements, development, testing, implementation, and support.
• Responding and providing guidance to customers of the Big Data platform
• Defining and implementing integration points with existing technology systems
• Interacting with and participating in open-source software communities
• Researching and remaining current on big data technology and industry trends and innovations
• Participating in a 24 x 7 hour on-call support rotatio

Education and Experience

• B.S. Computer Science or equivalent
• Master’s degree is a plus
• 5+ years application development or systems administration experience
• 5+ years of development experience in one or more of the following languages:Java, C++, Perl, Python
• Experience deploying or managing open-source software
• Strong experience with anyLinuxdistribution

Experience with Kafka and Cloudera

• 2+ yearsHadoopexperience
• Database administration experience a plus

Skills and Knowledge

• Certification and experience working in Hadoop
• Certification and working experience in a NoSQL database
• Experience with Splunk/HUNK or Solr solutions and dashboards running on Big Data technologies such as Hadoop
• Strong background in Linux/Unix Administration
• Agile Scrum or Kanban experience
• Global team experience
• Experience with automation/configuration management using Chef, Puppet or an equivalent
• Programming in CI/CD technologies is a plus
• Awareness of both current and developing technologies
• Strong desire to innovate and develop future technology

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.