Big Data Developer Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the big data developer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for data management expertise in evaluating requirements and developing data architecture and refining platform components and design.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Hands on experience of Hadoop/ Spark and Impala
• Good hold on Sql and database concepts, should be able to write complex queries
• Understanding of financial concepts including Balance Sheets, P&L Statements and Ratios and financial products
• Good hold on scripting Shell/Perl and Python
• Good understanding on Unix
• Extensive experience with designing and developing "large-scale" java based enterprise applications that can handle massive data
• Experience with WebSphere, WebLogic or other Application Server runtimes
• Minimum 2+ Experience in a Big Data technology (Hadoop, YARN, Sqoop, Spark SQL, Nifi, Talend, Hive, Impala)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the big data developer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and administration of Big Data / Hadoop infrastructure doing application support & production operations including problem resolution, break-fix, enhancements and optimization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Maven and Ant is preferred
• Team operating model
• Day to day running of the team
• Experience in both the creation and benefits of Data Flow Diagrams, Business and Process Modeling
• Hands-on experience with Linux considered a benefit
• Knowledge of SAS (Enterprise Guide (EG), Enterprise Business Intelligence (EBI) and Visual Analytics) would be considered a bonus
• Effective with inter-personal communication and works well in team atmosphere
• Strong programming skills in a recognized object-oriented programming language

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the big data developer position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and advice on data design and implementation projects to ensure compliance with information architecture principles and standards in a mega-data context.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Big Data experience with Hadoop, Spark, Impala and Hive
• Java (we use Java 8)
• Interest in newest technologies and willingness to learn
• Fluency with Java, and scripting languages
• Experience with hadoop open source ecosystem, especially Apache Kafka, Storm, Avro, HDFS, Nifi and Swift
• Very strong Linux background
• Experience with the ELK stack and monitoring packages like Graphite and Grafana
• Experience with network tools such as wireshark and tcpdump is a bonus

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the big data developer position.

Previously, I was responsible for advice to leadership on the design, development and enforcement of business/infrastructure application standards to include the associated controls, procedures and monitoring to ensure compliance and accuracy of data.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of statistical and machine learning concepts (Linear regression, Logistic Regression, multivariate analysis, Neural Networks )
• Experience in writing freehand SQL
• Input into development processes and team meetings
• Career progression goals
• Experience and demonstrable knowledge of cloud & big data technologies such Hadoop, MapReduce, HBase, Hive, Cloudera Impala, Amazon Web Services, EC2, S3, Redshift
• Deep and demonstrable knowledge of development patterns and Java-based frameworks and technologies
• Experience with iterative and agile development techniques – preferably SCRUM
• Practice application of architecture & design patterns to solve real problems (not following a blueprint provided by others)

In response to your job posting for big data developer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for early consultation to Application Development teams as new development efforts are launched - to help ensure that infrastructure and platform best practices are followed and result in better integration of application and infrastructure.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Java (Back End)
• Rest/Spring Frameworks
• Experience with Java or Scala software engineering
• Experience with Open Source Big Data technologies, including Hadoop or Accumulo
• Experience with designing and implementing solutions for ingesting data into Big Data environments or developing and executing on requirements for business intelligence and forecasting tools
• Experience with Map Reduce or Spark Analytic Development
• Experience with Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Computer Network Defensive Space
• Experience and knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop, HBase, Hive, Spark, Kafka