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Cloudera NiFi Data Engineer/Architect

Eliassen Group

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

On Site in Cincinnati, Ohio

Our client seeks a Data Engineer/Architect III to assess and optimize Cloudera NiFi implementations, strengthen ETL and ELT pipelines, and enable reliable, secure data movement. The role requires hands-on engineering in Linux-based and distributed environments, strong Python skills for transformation and automation, and the ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations. The engagement is deliverables-focused with collaboration across internal stakeholders.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $63.00 to $73.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Review existing Cloudera NiFi flows and architectures for efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Assess current use cases to ensure NiFi is being applied appropriately and effectively.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify flow designs, reduce operational overhead, and improve performance.
  • Provide recommendations on best practices, standards, and reusable patterns.
  • Support and enhance ETL and ELT pipelines built on NiFi.
  • Integrate data from diverse sources including databases, APIs, filesystems, streaming platforms, and cloud storage.
  • Troubleshoot data flow failures, latency issues, and throughput constraints.
  • Implement robust error handling, monitoring, and recovery mechanisms.
  • Use Python for transformations, scripting, automation, and custom processor logic where applicable.
  • Support integration between NiFi and external systems using custom scripts or utilities.
  • Apply best practices for secure data movement, authentication, authorization, and encryption.
  • Assist with flow versioning, deployment processes, and operational runbooks.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align platform changes with operational and compliance requirements.
  • Act as a technical advisor to internal data and platform teams.
  • Document findings, recommendations, and implemented improvements and provide knowledge transfer.
Experience Requirements:
  • Proven, hands-on experience with Cloudera NiFi in production environments.
  • Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT concepts and modern data pipeline architectures.
  • Proficiency in Python for data processing, scripting, and automation.
  • Experience with Linux-based systems and distributed environments.
  • Ability to analyze existing implementations and deliver optimization recommendations.
  • Preferred: Experience with Cloudera ecosystem components such as Kafka, HDFS, Hive, and Iceberg.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipelines.
  • Preferred: Experience with monitoring and tuning distributed data platforms.
  • Preferred: Exposure to cloud and hybrid data architectures.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

 

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening  and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

 

About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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