Cloudera Solution Consultant

Overview

We are looking for a Cloudera Solution Consultant to design and deliver scalable Big Data solutions for enterprise clients. This is a client-facing role that combines consulting expertise with deep technical architecture and implementation using CDP, NiFi, Spark, and the broader Hadoop ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to design and implement Big Data solutions at scale
• Architect and configure Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) and Cloudera DataFlow environments
• Lead platform installation, upgrades, and secure cluster configurations
• Analyze complex distributed systems and recommend performance optimizations
• Design and present end-to-end solution architectures to stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and data architectures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery
• Produce technical documentation, including solution designs and best practices
• Stay current with Hadoop ecosystem and emerging Big Data technologies

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT and system architecture
• 4+ years of client-facing experience in large-scale distributed systems
• 3+ years of experience in Hadoop / Big Data architecture or 3-tier systems
• Strong understanding of Big Data design patterns and use cases
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL, and data integration frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Cloudera (CDP), NiFi, Spark
• Experience with HDFS, Apache Hive, and distributed data environments
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (LDAP/AD, Kerberos/SPNEGO)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and enterprise Linux environments
• Familiarity with Java ecosystem (debugging, monitoring, profiling)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

• Cloudera certifications (HDPCA / HDPCD)
• Experience with streaming architectures and real-time analytics
• Exposure to multi-industry consulting environments
• Experience in pre-sales or solution advisory roles