AWS EMR

 

About The Role : 

Setting up and managing EMR clusters for processing large-scale data using frameworks like Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, etc.
Configuring EMR clusters based on specific requirements, including choosing the appropriate instance types, storage configurations, and software settings.
Implementing and optimizing data processing workflows on EMR clusters, leveraging distributed computing frameworks for tasks such as data cleansing , transformation, and analysis.
Writing scripts and code to interact with EMR clusters, often using languages like Python, Java, or Scala, to develop and execute data processing jobs.
Integrating EMR with other AWS services, such as Amazon S3 for storage, AWS Glue for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), AWS Lambda and other complementary services to create end-to-end data pipelines.
Optimizing cluster performance by fine-tuning configurations, adjusting resource allocation, and implementing best practices for efficient data processing.
Implementing monitoring solutions to track cluster performance and troubleshoot issues, ensuring the reliability and availability of the big data processing environment.
Implementing security measures to protect data within EMR clusters, configuring access controls, encryption, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
Implementing automation for cluster provisioning, scaling, and decommissioning to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Overall, an AWS EMR role requires a combination of cloud computing knowledge, big data processing expertise, scripting/coding skills , and a good understanding of data engineering principles.
AWS certifications, such as the "AWS Solution Architect - Associate" or relevant certifications demonstrating expertise in cloud computing, are often preferred.
Good communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams, understand business requirements, and effectively convey technical information.
Ability to collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders in a team-oriented environment.

 

Primary Skill 

AWS Infrastructure Management

EMR

EMR infrastructure automation using IaC tools like Terraform

 

Secondary Skill 

Good Communication Skills