Cloudera Platform Specialist

Cloudera Platform Specialist
Remote
Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Cloudera Platform Specialist to lead the administration, optimization, and reliability of a sovereign Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) environment. The role focuses on building and maintaining a high-availability Data Lakehouse capable of supporting real-time analytics and predictive modeling while meeting strict national data governance and security requirements.

Contract: 7 Months (Extendable)

Shift: Sunday–Thursday | 10/11 AM onwards PKT

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) Private Cloud Base environments.
• Implement enterprise security and governance using Apache Ranger (RBAC), Apache Atlas (data lineage), and Kerberos authentication.
• Optimize cluster performance and resource allocation for YARN, Impala, Hive on Tez, and Spark workloads.
• Manage data ingestion pipelines using Apache NiFi (CDF) and Kafka for high-volume real-time data processing.
• Ensure operational stability through cluster monitoring, automation, backup/recovery, and high-availability maintenance.
• Collaborate with KSA-based architects and stakeholders to ensure platform reliability and scalability.

Qualification

• 6+ years of experience in Big Data Engineering
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Cloudera (CDH/CDP)
• Strong understanding of distributed data platforms and big data ecosystems
• Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
• Strong English communication skills

Must Have

• Hands-on expertise with Cloudera Data Platform (CDP/CDH).
• Strong knowledge of HDFS, Kudu, Ozone, and Cloudera Manager API
• Experience with Apache Ranger, Apache Atlas, and Kerberos security implementations
• Performance tuning experience for YARN, Impala, Hive on Tez, and Spark
• Experience with Apache NiFi and Kafka for data ingestion pipelines
• Proficiency in Python or PySpark for automation and data processing

Nice to have

• Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) or Associate certification
• Experience supporting real-time analytics and predictive modeling platforms
• Background working with government or national data governance frameworks (NCA / NDMO)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote