Pyspark Developer

Lead Pyspark Developer

• Data Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and optimized ETL pipelines using PySpark on the Cloudera Data Platform, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Data Ingestion: Implement and manage data ingestion processes from a variety of sources (e.g., relational databases, APIs, file systems) to the data lake or data warehouse on CDP.
• Data Transformation and Processing: Use PySpark to process, cleanse, and transform large datasets into meaningful formats that support analytical needs and business requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Conduct performance tuning of PySpark code and Cloudera components, optimizing resource utilization and reducing runtime of ETL processes.
• Data Quality and Validation: Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and validation routines to ensure data accuracy and reliability throughout the pipeline.
• Automation and Orchestration: Automate data workflows using tools like Apache Oozie, Airflow, or similar orchestration tools within the Cloudera ecosystem.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance on the Cloudera Data Platform and associated data processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other data engineers, analysts, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and support various data-driven initiatives.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of data engineering processes, code, and pipeline configurations.

• Advanced proficiency in PySpark, including working with RDDs, DataFrames, and optimization techniques.
• Strong experience with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) components, including Cloudera Manager, Hive, Impala, HDFS, and HBase.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL best practices, and experience with SQL-based tools (e.g., Hive, Impala).
• Familiarity with Hadoop, Kafka, and other distributed computing tools.
• Experience with Apache Oozie, Airflow, or similar orchestration frameworks.
• Strong scripting skills in Linux.

• PySpark: Advanced proficiency in PySpark, including working with RDDs, DataFrames, and optimization techniques.
• Cloudera Data Platform: Strong experience with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) components, including Cloudera Manager, Hive, Impala, HDFS, and HBase.
• Data Warehousing: Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, ETL best practices, and experience with SQL-based tools (e.g., Hive, Impala).
• Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with Hadoop, Kafka, and other distributed computing tools.
• Orchestration and Scheduling: Experience with Apache Oozie, Airflow, or similar orchestration frameworks.
• Scripting and Automation: Strong scripting skills in Linux.

• 5-12 years of experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on PySpark and the Cloudera Data Platform.
• Proven track record of implementing data engineering best practices.
• Experience in data ingestion, transformation, and optimization on the Cloudera Data Platform.

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL pipelines using PySpark on CDP.
• Implement and manage data ingestion processes from various sources.
• Process, cleanse, and transform large datasets using PySpark.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of ETL processes.
• Implement data quality checks and validation routines.
• Automate data workflows using orchestration tools.
• Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with team members to understand data requirements.
• Maintain documentation of data engineering processes and configurations.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in PySpark and Cloudera technologies are a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

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