Big Data Engineer

R2 Technologies Corporation (R2) is a technology services provider headquartered in Alpharetta, GA, with expertise in a range of cutting-edge technologies. R2 specializes in Java, Dot Net, Big Data, Cloud Computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), software development, project management, SAP, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Additionally, R2 offers highly skilled resources and productivity platforms that enable clients to rapidly deliver business value to their stakeholders.

R2's strength lies in providing platform-based solutions, architecting, and designing enterprise solutions, leveraging cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure to deliver scalable and cost-effective solutions.

R2's expertise in AI and ML enables clients to leverage the power of data to make data-driven decisions and improve their overall performance. R2 also provides solutions for internet of things (IoT) and blockchain technologies, which can help clients improve their supply chain management and streamline their operations.

Since its inception, R2 has rapidly grown to become one of the most respected and trusted technology companies in the United States, providing product development and staffing services to a diverse range of clients, including small and midsize businesses, as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Job Title: Big Data Engineer

Location: Alpharetta, GA.

Type: Full-time / C2C

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in programming and experience in building scalable and reliable applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a public cloud infrastructure and solutions to support the availability, orchestration, configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of cloud environments.

• Actively work with cloud and application architects to build cloud infrastructure for customer-facing applications and services.

• Build and maintain automation frameworks and tools to ensure high speed & low-cost provisioning, maximum uptime, and predictability while preventing outages and service interruptions or degradations.

• Communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with peers in Cloud Engineering.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience working in an IT Infrastructure team in a Cloud, PaaS environment and supporting mission-critical services.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience designing, building, and supporting multi-regional IaaS/PaaS solutions on MS Azure or GCP or AWS.

• Experience in cloud automation, configuration management, and deployment of enterprise-scale infrastructures as code (IaC) using Ansible, Terraform, and Python.

• Experience with one or more container platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker is preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of the security processes, standards & issues involved in multi-tier cloud or hybrid applications, including relevant data privacy and compliance requirements. Familiarity with principles of network, application, and information security.

• Understanding of software engineering, including DevOps, CI/CD pipeline, test automation, environment, configuration automation, etc.

• Experience managing configuration, build and deployments for enterprise software solutions

• Experience with Kubernetes administration and operations

• Experience working on cloud-based infrastructure e.g Google Cloud Platform

• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation)

• Experience with containerized systems and container orchestration

• Experience automating cloud platform configuration, build and deployments

• Excellent knowledge of Linux/Bash technologies

• Strong understanding of network fundamentals

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Ability to understand critical issues and bring appropriate resolution to complex issues

Optional Skills:

• Experience with cloud-native architecture and Microservices with CI/CD pipelines are a plus.

• Experience with building cloud automation capabilities using VMware vRA stack.

• Agile methodology experience and working experience in a scrum team are preferred.

• Experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture or networking

• Experience working within support, services, software development or Internet-related industries

• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud

• Experience managing highly available data center operations with responsibility for infrastructure robustness, including networking, server hardware and storage

• Familiarity/experience with Atlassian products ( Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc. ) and related technology

• AWS cloud cost model and services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

• Relevant certification.

Attributes:

We are seeking a candidate who is passionate, intelligent, and a critical thinker. The ideal candidate should be a proactive communicator, documenting their work clearly and succinctly. They should be detail-oriented, thoughtful, and respectful, with a focus on teamwork. The candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills and have the ability to work independently and within a team. They should be able to adapt to changing requirements and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

What's In It for You?

We offer competitive benefits, pay, and bonus potential, including group health insurance, vision and dental insurance, and paid vacation.

Skills:

Big Data,Cloud Computing IaaS,Cloud Applications,PaaS