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Job responsibilities

  • Design and develop low-latency, highly-performance data analytics applications
  • Develop automated data pipelines to synchronize and process complex data streams
  • Collaborate with data scientists/engineers, front-end developers, and designers to create data processing and data storage components
  • Build data models for relational databases and write comprehensive integration tests to deliver high-quality products
  • Participate in loading data from several disparate datasets, assist documentation team in providing good customer documentation
  • Contribute in scoping and designing analytic data assets and implementing modeled attributes

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in Data engineering (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers)
  • Extensive experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, Hive, Druid, etc.
  • Expertise in creating and managing big data pipelines using Kafka, Flume, Airflow etc.
  • Efficient working with Python and other data processing languages like Scala, Java etc.
  • Working experience with AWS hosted environments
  • Strong knowledge of databases including SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with DevOps environments and containerization with Docker, Kubernetes etc.
  • Fluent in English to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Experience in using machine-learning systems
  • Knowledge of batch processing data and creating real-time analysis systems
  • Hands-on expertise with Golang and Scala
  • Understanding of highly distributed, scalable, and low latency systems
  • Idea of data visualization and BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, etc.
  • Experience in developing REST APIs
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Great technical, analytical and problem-solving skills

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How to become a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer?

Hadoop is an open-source software framework for storing and processing data, particularly large datasets, on clusters of commodity hardware in a distributed computing environment. It enables clusters to interpret large datasets quickly by making it easier to distribute the calculations over many computers. Hadoop has become the foundation of managing large data systems, which in turn play a crucial role in numerous Internet applications.

Software written in Java and Scala and marketed as open-source, Apache Kafka is a popular event streaming platform used by developers for data integration, analytics, high-performance data pipelines, and mission-critical applications. Companies have been hiring Kafka developers since the tool has gained immense fame in the last few years.

What is the scope of Hadoop/Kafka data engineers?

From giant companies like Netflix, LinkedIn, and Uber to car manufacturers, many of the world’s top organizations rely on Kafka for processing streaming data at a rate of trillions of events per day. The messaging platform was originally built to support a messaging queue by Apache Kafka, an open-source tool licensed under the Apache License. Today, developers are using Kafka to create real-time streaming pipelines and apps that process and analyze data as it arrives.

Hadoop provides businesses with a unique opportunity to target consumers and provide customized experiences to each of them by converting data into actionable content. Businesses that can successfully convert data into actionable content using Hadoop will be in the best position to come up with fantastic advertising, marketing, and other business strategies designed to attract customers.

It is safe to say that Hadoop/Kafka data engineers will continue to be in high demand.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer?

A Hadoop Developer is responsible for developing and programming Hadoop applications. These developers create applications to manage and maintain a company’s big data. They know how to build, operate, and troubleshoot large Hadoop clusters. Therefore, larger companies looking to hire Hadoop developers need to find experienced professionals who can meet the company's needs for building large-scale data storage and processing infrastructure.
Kafka developers are expected to carry out end-to-end implementation and production of various data projects along with designing, developing, and enhancing web applications and performing independent functional and technical analysis for various projects. These developers work in an agile environment where they design a strategic Multi Data Center (MDC) Kafka deployment. In addition to having expertise in various functional programming approaches, working with containers, managing container orchestrators, and deploying cloud-native applications, they should also have experience in Behavior Driven Development and Test Driven Development.
Hadoop/Kafka data engineers generally have the following job responsibilities:

  • Develop high-performance, low-latency data analytics applications
  • Automate the synchronization and processing of complex data streams using data pipelines
  • Develop data processing and data storage components in cooperation with data scientists/engineers, designers, and front-end developers
  • Design and build relational database models and integrate comprehensive tests to ensure high-quality products
  • Assist documentation team in providing good customer documentation by loading data from disparate datasets
  • Contribute to developing analytic data assets and implementing modeled attributes

How to become a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer?

When you're seeking a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer job, you'll need to consider degrees and eventually the right major. It's not easy to get a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer job with only a high school diploma. The best-positioned candidates for a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer job are those who have earned Bachelor's or Master's degrees.

To excel in your field, it is important that you gain hands-on experience and knowledge. Internships are one way for you to do this. Certification is also important for many reasons. For instance, certification distinguishes you from non-certified Hadoop/Kafka data engineers, allowing you to take pride in your accomplishments and know that you are one of the more highly skilled professionals in your field. Certification also opens up doors for better opportunities that can help you grow professionally and excel in your respective field as a a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer.

Below are some of the most important hard skills a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer needs to succeed in the workplace:

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Skills required to become a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer

Hadoop/Kafka data engineer jobs require certain skills and basics. So Hadoop/Kafka data engineers must start learning the fundamental skills that can get them high-paying Hadoop/Kafka data engineer jobs. Here is what you need to know!

1. Knowledge of Apache Kafka architecture

To understand the Apache Kafka platform, it is helpful to know about its architecture. Although it sounds complex, the architecture is actually quite straightforward. The Kafka architecture is simple and efficient and offers you the ability to send and receive messages in your applications. This combination of efficiency and usability makes Apache Kafka highly desirable.

2. Kafka APIs

In addition to other recommended skills, a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer must be versed in four Java APIs: the producer API, consumer API, streams API, and connector API. These APIs make Kafka a fully customizable platform for stream processing applications. The streams API offers high-level functionality that allows you to process data streams; using the connectors API allows you to build reusable data import and export connectors.

3. Basics of Hadoop

Becoming prepared for a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer remote job requires a thorough understanding of the technology. A fundamental grasp of Hadoop's capabilities and uses, as well as its benefits and drawbacks, is essential to learn more sophisticated technologies. To learn more about a specific area, refer to resources available to you both online and offline. These can be tutorials, journals and research papers, seminars, and so on.

4. SQL

You will need a solid understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL) to be a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer. Working with other query languages, like HiveQL, will significantly benefit you if you have a strong understanding of SQL. You can further improve your skills by brushing up on database principles, distributed systems, and similar topics in order to broaden your horizons.

5. Hadoop components

After you have learned about the Hadoop principles and what technical abilities are required to work with it, it is time to move on and find out more about the Hadoop ecosystem as a whole. There are four main components of the Hadoop ecosystem.

  • Hadoop distributed file system
  • Map-reduce
  • Yet another resource negotiator
  • Hadoop common

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How to get remote Hadoop/Kafka data engineer jobs?

Hadoop/Kafka data engineer developers, like athletes, must practice effectively and consistently in order to excel at their craft. As their skills improve, they must also work hard enough to maintain those skills over time. To ensure progress in this area, developers need to follow two key factors: the assistance of someone more experienced and effective in practice techniques while you're practicing. As a Hadoop/Kafka data engineer, you need to know how much to practice and watch out for burnout signs by having someone keep an eye on you!

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How much does Turing pay their Hadoop/Kafka data engineers?

Turing allows its Hadoop/Kafka data engineers to set their own rates. Turing will recommend a salary at which we are confident we can find you a long-term job opportunity. Our recommendations are based on our analysis of market conditions, as well as the demand from our customers.

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LLM Trainer - Computer Usage Data Collection

About Turing:

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.


Role Overview

We are developing a computer usage dataset to train intelligent systems that understand how users interact with software applications. As an LLM Trainer (Computer Usage Data Collection), you will record your screen while performing detailed, multi-step computer-based tasks — such as configuring applications, exploring tools, or completing productivity workflows.
Your recordings will be annotated and used to help train models that interpret and predict user workflows, enhancing the realism and usability of AI assistants.


What Does Day-to-Day Look Like

  • Record your screen activity while completing assigned computer-based tasks.
  • Carefully follow step-by-step documentation to complete each task accurately.
  • Ensure all recordings are high-quality, complete, and free from interruptions.
  • Label or verify events (clicks, keypresses, actions) as instructed.
  • Maintain accuracy and consistency in file naming and documentation.
  • Adhere to strict privacy and data-handling protocols.

Types of Tasks

You will perform tasks across diverse software domains, such as:

  • Education & Productivity: Using learning or organizational tools.
  • Software & Development Environments: Setting up or configuring tools (no coding required).
  • Data & Analytics: Working with dashboards or monitoring interfaces.
  • Creativity Tools: Using design or visualization applications.
  • General Workflows: Everyday tasks like browsing, file management, or configuration settings.
Note: The specific tools and environments will vary widely — adaptability and willingness to learn new interfaces are key.

Requirements
  • Computer with Mac or Linux operating system and 8GB RAM or higher.
  • 2+ years of experience with Python
  • Strong ability to follow detailed written documentation and execute steps precisely.
  • Comfort with navigating various software applications and interfaces.
  • Basic technical literacy — ability to install or configure software using provided guides.
  • Basic coding knowledge and familiarity with environments such as Visual Studio or PyCharm preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and consistency in recording and labeling.
  • Reliable computer and stable internet connection.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and secure data handling.

Perks of Freelancing With Turing:

  • Work in a fully remote environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Offer Details:

  • Engagement  type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
  • Duration of contract : 1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Evaluation Process :

  • 1 round of take home assessment
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Python
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Backend Engineer (Golang / Python / Kafka)
About the Client

Our mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world. We are a community of communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies, and passions. With more than 50 million people visiting 100,000+ communities daily, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.

Role
Campaign Management team's goal is to uplevel and expand the core functionality related to creating and editing ad entities seen across the platform. It is important that our advertisers are able to efficiently and  effectively create, adjust, report, and measure their ads in the most  intuitive way possible. Our team not only builds new products on the Ads platform but we also  support other teams building their products on top of our platform. We  expect our engineers to take ownership and have pride in the work and  support we provide.


Key Responsibilities
  • Design and maintain scalable backend services that power the entire advertising stack
  • Own critical systems including Python, Go, and Kafka infrastructure
  • Own the developer tooling and testing framework that enables team velocity
  • Architect APIs and data models that other teams across Reddit depend on
  • Ensure 99.9%+ uptime for services handling high-volume campaign operations
  • Build monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling for mission-critical advertising infrastructure


Qualifications for this role:

  • 5+ years building scalable backend systems in production environments
  • Strong experience with Python and/or Go
  • You love diving deep into problems, understanding them from all  angles, talking to stakeholders, and designing elegant solutions.
  • You get excited by the prospect of deep-diving into performance  issues, finding the root cause, and implementing solutions that have  impact across the application.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and infrastructure as code

Platform Mindset:

  • Track record of building systems that other engineering teams depend on
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices patterns
  • Understanding of operational concerns: monitoring, logging, alerting, and debugging
  • Passion for code quality, testing frameworks, and developer tooling
  • Background in ad tech or developer experience (preferred)


Offer Details


  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • Required 4-6 hours overlap with PST (Pacific Standard Time)
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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