Senior Iceberg DBA

L3 - Senior Apache Iceberg DBA Hybrid Onsite - Plano, Texas • contract • C2C or W2 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. Job Description 10+ years of experience in Big Data / Data Engineering / DBA / Data Operations roles Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg in production environments 6+ years of experience working with Cloudera ecosystem (CDP Ecosystem) Responsibilities and Focus Iceberg table optimization (compaction, metadata management, partition evolution) Multi-engine performance tuning (Spark, Hive, Impala) Troubleshooting complex data and query performance issues Proven experience handling: P1/P2 production incidents Large-scale environments (TB/PB scale) Data migration initiatives (Hive/Teradata → Iceberg) Lead enforcement of data modeling and Lakehouse standards across applications Guide teams on: Medallion architecture implementation Balancing normalization vs performance Review and resolve complex data modeling and performance trade-offs Ensure consistency of data structures across domains and workloads Mentor and guide L2 resources in operational best practices and troubleshooting Benefits and Additional Information This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, 401k with company match, and other voluntary or legally required benefits. This role may be remote or hybrid per policy and location. About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients transform for long term success. We have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem. Our services include consulting, data and AI, industry solutions, and the development and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. Visit us at us.nttdata.com NTT DATA endeavors to make accessible to all users. For accessibility assistance or to contact us regarding the application process, please contact us at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement and Pay Transparency information, please click the provided links. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($75- 80/hourly). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on location, experience, and skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr NTT DATA North America