About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are looking for an experienced Hadoop Administrator with strong exposure to MAPR, Hortonworks (HWX), and automation frameworks to manage, monitor, and optimize large-scale distributed data environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Hadoop ecosystem administration, cluster management, performance tuning, and automation of operational processes.

Role: Hadoop Administrator
Location: Bangalore and Hyderabad
Experience: 6 to 10 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

Administer and manage Hadoop clusters (MAPR and Hortonworks distributions) in production environments.
Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching of Hadoop ecosystem components (HDFS, YARN, Hive, HBase, Spark, etc.).
Monitor cluster health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and performance optimization.
Implement and maintain automation scripts/tools for deployment, monitoring, and incident management (using Shell, Python, Ansible, etc.).
Manage security configurations including Kerberos, Ranger, and access controls.
Work on capacity planning, cluster scaling, and performance tuning.
Support data engineering and application teams in resolving platform-related issues.
Handle backup, disaster recovery, and data replication strategies.
Ensure log analysis, incident management, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve system reliability and efficiency.

Expertise You'll Bring

6+ years of experience in Hadoop administration and big data ecosystem management.
Strong hands-on experience with MAPR and Hortonworks (HWX) platforms.
Expertise in Hadoop ecosystem tools: HDFS, YARN, Hive, HBase, Spark, Sqoop, Oozie, Kafka.
Experience in cluster setup, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration.
Proven experience in automation (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible, or similar tools).
Familiarity with cluster monitoring tools like Ambari, Cloudera Manager, or MAPR Control System.
Experience in implementing security frameworks (Kerberos, Ranger).
Understanding of data pipelines and ETL workflows.
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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