Big Data Expert

Job description / Role

Job Description

- Design and implement scalable big data architectures to handle large volumes of data.
- Develop and optimize data processing pipelines using technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to provide data insights and support advanced analytics.
- Manage and maintain big data platforms, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks from various data sources.
- Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information.
- Monitor and troubleshoot data processing systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
- Evaluate and integrate new big data technologies to enhance data processing capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data engineering team.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in big data technologies to drive innovation.

Personal Skills

- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility to work under pressure and in different environments.
- Problems solving skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Technical Skills

- Big Data Technologies: Proficient in Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and related ecosystems.
- Programming Languages: Strong coding skills in Java, Scala, Python, or R.
- Data Processing: Expertise in ETL processes and data pipeline development.
- Database Management: Knowledge of NoSQL databases like Cassandra, MongoDB, and HBase.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for big data solutions.
- Data Analysis: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Performance Optimization: Ability to optimize big data architectures for performance and scalability.
- Data Security: Understanding of data security practices and tools to safeguard data.
- Collaboration: Strong team collaboration skills, working with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in big data technologies.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.