Big Data Engineer

Benefits: ONSITE Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Big Data Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (Day 1 Onsite) Job Type: Contract / Full Time Experience: 8+ yrs Duration: Long Term We are seeking an experienced Big Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize enterprise-scale big data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in the Hadoop ecosystem, Spark, Scala, Hive, Apache NiFi, and Kafka, along with experience building scalable data pipelines and supporting modern CI/CD practices. Candidates should have worked directly with clients, participated in requirement gathering sessions, and delivered end-to-end Big Data implementations. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines using Spark, Scala, and Hive. * Build and maintain data ingestion workflows using Apache NiFi. * Develop and support real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka. * Monitor application logs and system health using Kibana, Elasticsearch, and Logstash. * Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and Nexus. * Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across Big Data platforms. * Participate in architecture discussions and recommend scalable design solutions. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across the Big Data stack. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices. Required Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in Big Data technologies. * Strong hands-on experience with Spark, Scala, Hive (HQL), and the Hadoop ecosystem. * Experience implementing Apache NiFi and Apache Kafka. * Proficiency in Shell Scripting or Python. * Experience with PostgreSQL. * Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Oozie and Control-M. * Working knowledge of Git, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Ansible, and SonarQube. * Strong understanding of CI/CD practices. * Experience in client-facing roles, including requirement gathering workshops. * Minimum of two end-to-end Big Data implementation projects. * Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within Agile teams. Compensation: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year About Us We work to deliver profitability in your business – with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses. Work Approach Our Philosophy Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal. Work Policy We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution. The Future SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.