Sr Application Architect - Hadoop

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Hiring Remotely in Richardson, TX, USA
In-Office or Remote
112K-203K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Insurance
The Role
Designs and governs application architecture, ensuring project designs align with architecture roadmaps. Supports functional and technical design, application configuration, solution architecture, integrations, cloud platforms, DevOps, and Agile delivery. Serves as a subject matter expert for application integrations. The role also requires Hadoop ecosystem knowledge, including HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, cluster management, Linux administration, automation, and security.
Summary Generated by Built In

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring alignment of project specific designs with application architecture roadmap; supporting project and/or product teams on functional and technical design activities; defining the interaction between application packages, databases, and middleware systems to optimize product functional coverage; acting as subject matter expert (SME) for products that require integration into the application.

Required Job Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor degree and 5 years Information Technology experience OR Technical Certification and/or College Courses and 7 year Information Technology experience OR 9 years Information Technology experience.
  • Experience in application and/or product feature design.
  • Experience in application configuration
  • Experience in application development platforms and/or languages (HTML/CSS/Java/ASP.Net/PHCSC/Ruby/C#).
  • Experience in cloud computing (SaaS / PaaS).
  • Experience in DevOps and/or continuous deployment and/or integration process and tools (Bamboo, jenkins, RallyDev, Jira).
  • Experience in integration technologies ( Tibco/Informatica/CAS).
  • Experience in iterative and/or agile and/or scrum development.
  • Experience in solution architecture.
  • Application domain knowledge.
  • Prototyping.
  • Problem solving / analytical thinking.
  • Teamwork and collaboration.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Linux/Unix Proficiency: Deep understanding of Linux OS, command-line operations, file systems, process management, and shell scripting (Bash/Perl), as Hadoop primarily runs on Linux
  • Core Hadoop Ecosystem: Practical knowledge of Hadoop architecture including HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) for storage, YARN for resource management, and MapReduce
  • Cluster Management & Monitoring: Experience with tools like Apache Ambari Nagios, Ganglia, or enterprise distributions like Cloudera Manager to track cluster health
  • Ecosystem Tools: Familiarity with supporting data tools commonly integrated with Hadoop, such as Hive, HBase, Spark, and Sqoop
  • Cluster Management & Schedulers: Familiarity with cluster coordination/job flows through tools like Zoo Keeper or Oozie.
  • Networking & Hardware Basics: Understanding of CPU, memory, storage configurations, and network bottlenecks in distributed node environments
  • Automation & Security: Knowledge of configuration management tools (Puppet, Chef, Ansible) and security/authentication protocols like Kerberos
  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala for writing robust backend code and MapReduce jobs
  • Complementary Frameworks: Knowledge of Apache Spark for fast, high-level data processing

NOTE:  This is a WFH role. Sponsorship is not available including if you are currently on OPT.

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$112,200.00 - $202,600.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of Information Technology experience, or technical certification and/or college courses with 7 years of Information Technology experience, or 9 years of Information Technology experience
  • Experience in application and/or product feature design
  • Experience in application configuration
  • Experience with application development platforms and/or languages including HTML/CSS, Java, ASP.NET, PHCSC, Ruby, or C#
  • Experience in cloud computing, including SaaS or PaaS
  • Experience with DevOps, continuous deployment, or continuous integration processes and tools such as Bamboo, Jenkins, RallyDev, or Jira
  • Experience with integration technologies such as TIBCO, Informatica, or CAS
  • Experience with iterative, Agile, or Scrum development
  • Experience in solution architecture
  • Application domain knowledge
  • Prototyping experience
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Deep Linux or Unix proficiency, including command-line operations, file systems, process management, and shell scripting with Bash or Perl
  • Practical knowledge of Hadoop architecture, including HDFS, YARN, and MapReduce
  • Experience with Hadoop cluster management and monitoring tools such as Apache Ambari, Nagios, Ganglia, or Cloudera Manager
  • Familiarity with Hive, HBase, Spark, and Sqoop
  • Familiarity with ZooKeeper or Oozie
  • Understanding of CPU, memory, storage configurations, and network bottlenecks in distributed node environments
  • Knowledge of Puppet, Chef, or Ansible and security protocols such as Kerberos
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala for backend code and MapReduce jobs
  • Knowledge of Apache Spark for high-level data processing

Health Care Service Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Health Care Service Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Care Service Corporation.

  • Retirement Support A pension plan alongside a matching 401(k) is offered, an uncommon combination in the private sector. This combination is described as a standout element that helps retain employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare options are broad, with multiple medical, dental, and vision choices, wellness incentives, and access to resources like on-site fitness centers and an EAP. These offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave (up to six weeks at full pay after one year), adoption assistance, and mothers’ rooms are available. These supports reinforce family needs alongside work commitments.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,563 Employees

What We Do

Imagine Something New, Something Different. Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the nation and the fourth largest overall. Operating through our Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (as well as a variety of affiliates and subsidiaries,) we are expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We are equipping members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. HCSC is continuously recognized as an employer committed to community, diversity and inclusion, training and development. HCSC is committed to pioneering the health care space in ways as effective as they are creative. If you are passionate about the impact you want to have through your work, with a desire to apply innovative thinking to new and emerging challenges, we encourage you to learn more about HCSC. Learn about what we stand for, how we work and the difference we’re making in the lives of our 15 million members. Join HCSC and discover what new ways of thinking can mean for you, your community, our customers and our organization. Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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