Capgemini is hiring for the role of Data Engineer in New York/New Jersey. This full-time permanent role is ideal for professionals experienced in Hadoop ecosystem tools like HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, and HBase. If you’re passionate about big data infrastructure, enjoy solving system-level challenges, and want to grow in a collaborative, global tech environment—this is your opportunity to join a world leader in digital transformation. Explore the role details and apply now.
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- Company: Capgemini
- Job Title: Data Engineer – Hadoop Admin
- Location: New York / New Jersey, United States
- Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
- Job ID: 268459
- Experience Level: Experienced Professionals
- Department: Data & AI
About the Role
As a Hadoop Administrator, you’ll play a crucial role in managing and optimizing large-scale Hadoop clusters. This includes weekly server rebuilds, cluster health checks, and node reintegration while maintaining system integrity and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute weekly server rebuilds (21–30 nodes) with zero data loss and minimal impact
- Perform Hadoop pre/post validations (cluster health, HDFS usage, replication, skew, and logs)
- Coordinate with Data Center Ops and Unix Admins for OS/hardware tasks
- Reconfigure and reintegrate rebuilt nodes into clusters
- Provide weekday and rotational weekend support for BDH1 and BDH4 clusters
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience with HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, and HBase
- Skilled in log analysis, volume/block checks, and resolving performance skew
- Understanding of open-source Hadoop distributions and change control procedures
- Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Capgemini?
- Flexible work options and hybrid opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental wellness programs
- 401(k) plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
- Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
- Family-building benefits: adoption, surrogacy, cryopreservation
- Career development with mentoring, coaching, and learning
- Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups
