Hadoop Technical Lead

About Mphasis

Mphasis is a leading global business process management and technology services company. We leverage our deep expertise in data and cloud to help clients transform their operations and drive innovation. Our culture thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to delivering value through cutting-edge solutions.

About the Role

As a Hadoop Technical Lead, you will serve as the cornerstone of our Big Data infrastructure, providing end-to-end ownership of the Hadoop ecosystem. This role is designed for a seasoned architect who thrives on solving complex challenges and ensuring the seamless integration of data management and analysis platforms. You will not only maintain the health of the environment but also shape its future by defining architecture, driving optimization initiatives, and establishing best practices for the entire organization.

In this position, you will act as the primary technical escalation point (L3) for production issues, guiding teams through performance bottlenecks and system reliability challenges. Your day-to-day involves translating high-level business requirements into scalable technical solutions, overseeing cluster configurations, and managing critical upgrades and migrations. You will work closely with Data Engineers, BI teams, and infrastructure groups to ensure that data ingestion, processing, and storage mechanisms are robust, secure, and efficient.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for this role will undergo a structured interview process designed to assess both technical depth and cultural fit. The journey typically includes:

1. Initial screening to verify core Hadoop architecture knowledge and experience.
2. Technical deep-dive focusing on HDFS, MapReduce, and ecosystem components.
3. System design and scenario-based problem-solving to evaluate architectural decision-making.
4. Final team fit interview to discuss collaboration styles and leadership approach.

Equal Opportunity

Mphasis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.