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Big Data Architect

Information Technology and Computer Science
Database Specialists
Database Architect

Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.

At a Glance

Big Data Architect. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5.6 years. Top skills: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Apache HBase.

Avg Annual Salary

Not available

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

5.6 years

Job Postings

7

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Database Architects

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$135,980/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+8.7%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (27)

Big Data

5.0

Java (Programming Language)

5.0

Sqoop

5.0

Python (Programming Language)

4.9

Scala (Programming Language)

4.8

Apache Zookeeper

4.8

Apache Yarn

4.8

MapReduce

4.8

Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)

4.8

Git (Version Control System)

4.7

Computer Science

4.7

Jakarta EE

4.7

Scalability

4.7

Data Ingestion

4.7

Common Skills (3)

Communication

4.9

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.7

Management

4.6

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