Senior Big Data Engineer

Sonoma Consulting Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT consulting firm is looking for a skilled data analyst to develop data analytics solutions. This role requires a strong background in programming languages like Java and C++, as well as familiarity with Teradata Aster and Hadoop platforms. Candidates with a BA/BS in Computer Science and experience in data mining will excel in this fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team that values mentorship and innovative thinking while tackling real-time analytics challenges.

Qualifications

• Proficient in programming languages: Java, C++, R, Perl, or Python.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of MapReduce concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop data analytics and reporting solutions using Teradata and Hadoop.
• Write efficient code for data extraction and transformation.
• Mentor users in data access and understanding business requirements.

Skills

Data analytics

Programming in Java

Experience with SQL

Data mining

Machine learning

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

MS degree in Computer Science

Tools

Teradata Aster

Hortonworks Hadoop

Job description

Sonoma Consulting is one of the fastest growing national IT Consulting and Executive Search company in the United States, which was founded in 2011 by Mark McGee, the President and CEO. Sonoma Consulting has two business divisions - IT Consulting Services & Executive Search to serve its 150 national clients which range from entrepreneurial start-ups to Global Fortune 500.

Job Description

POSTION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Key Activities

• Developing data analytics, data mining and reporting solutions using Teradata Aster and Hortonworks Hadoop.
• Working on projects that provide real-time and historical analysis, decision support, predictive analytics, and reporting services.
• Leveraging Aster/Hadoop and SQL data platforms, data mining, visualization and machine learning.
• Design, development, and support delivery of solutions on Hadoop and Aster Big Data platforms.
• Work in a fast-paced agile development environment to quickly analyze, develop, and test potential use cases for the business.
• Take valid use cases from ideation through development to production.
• Write efficient code to extract, transform, load, and query very large datasets, including unstructured data.
• Develop standards and new design patterns for Big Data applications.
• Understand MapReduce concepts and master the tools and technology components within the Hadoop and Aster environments.
• Help formulate use cases from potentially ambiguous business requirements.
• Provide timely communication to business partners on use cases and project status.
• Mentor and assist users in accessing the data.
• Contribute significantly toward developing a roadmap for Big Data within the existing data warehousing architecture.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent degree.
• Programming skills & experience in Java, C++, R, Perl, or Python
• Ability to handle multiple projects and multiple deliverables.
• Work with company confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teradata database and Aster/Hadoop experience.
• MS degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent degree.