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hybris is embarking upon a journey to create a comprehensive data management platform that allows for the collection of large data volumes and real-time analytics needs. We are particularly focusing on the domain of customer data aimed at driving customer insights and relevance into our product portfolio.
This person must have a unique mix of both domain knowledge and implementation experience in the big data problem space. We are seeking someone with experience as an architect as well as hands-on experience with big data tools and technologies. This person will be instrumental in helping to carry out this vision from conception to reality.
Minimum Qualifications
* BA/BS degree in a computer related field (10+ years of degree relevant experience)
* Ability to work within distributed teams around the globe, in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment
* Deeply analytical capability and experience in big data problem space
* Ability to write production level code
* Significant hands-on experience in software engineering related fields, e.g., Java web development, data mining, business intelligence
* Ability to wear multiple hats around architecture and software engineering
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in implementing and/or operating big data applications in a public/private cloud environments
* MS/PhD in a quantitative subject would be beneficial
* Direct experience utilizing Agile methods and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
* Domain knowledge in customer data related fields with strong quantitative focus (e.g. CRM, Marketing, Customer Analytics, ecommerce)
* Deep experience with predictive and/or prescriptive analytics
* Hands-on experience with several of the following big data technologies: Hadoop (HDFS, HBase, Hive, Pig, Squoop), Spark, Storm, Cassandra, MongoDB, Kafka, Mahout
* Deep experience with and practical application of graph databases, e.g., Neo4J, OrientDB, Titan, in-memory databases
* Experience with relevant SAP products such as SAP HANA, SAP ERP, SAP BW, KXEN/InfiniteInsight would be a plus
Responsibilities
* Be the bridge between product management and the development of a platform for collecting and analyzing data
* Deeply understand (and possibly challenge) business requirements and provide a vision of a software implementation
* Work as part of a small team to craft and implement a platform for data collection and analysis
* Development of proofs-of-concept to validate various approaches and assumptions
* Influence and/or decide on technology selection for the platform
Please submit your CV at endurancecrew AT hybris DOT com referring to Big Data Architect.
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