Agile Lab is a company founded in 2014 with the mission to create value for its customers in data-intensive environments through customisable solutions that establish performance-driven processes, sustainable architectures and automated platforms based on data governance best practices. Having delivered over 100 successful Elite Data Engineering initiatives, we have used this experience to create Witboost: a modular, technology-agnostic platform that enables modern organisations to discover, value and produce their data in both traditional environments and fully compliant Data Mesh architectures. With a highly skilled team of over 300 data engineers based in Europe, Agile Lab helps organisations with their data-driven transformation.
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As a Cloudera Specialist, the role requires solid experience in the use and management of the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP). Responsibilities include the design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of complex CDP solutions, ensuring the reliability, performance, and operational continuity of IT systems.
Base salary: €35K - €55K
CCNL: Commercio
Platform Management: Maintain and administer the Cloudera CDP platform (Public or Private Cloud), ensuring availability, performance, and scalability;
Cluster Operations: Monitor, scale, and manage Hadoop and Spark clusters, services (HDFS, Hive, Impala, HBase, Kafka, etc.), and associated infrastructure;
Security & Governance: Configure and manage security policies and data governance tools (Ranger, Atlas, etc.);
Automation & CI/CD: Develop automation scripts and pipelines for deploying and managing services across the data platform;
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve platform and data pipeline issues, engaging with internal stakeholders and Cloudera support as needed;
Monitoring & Optimization: Continuously monitor system health, optimize resource usage, and improve performance of workloads and queries;
Documentation: Maintain clear documentation on procedures, configurations, incident responses, and best practices;
Collaboration: Work with Data Engineers, Architects, and DevOps teams to integrate CDP into broader data pipelines and solutions;
On-Call Support: Participate in on-call rotation for critical incidents affecting platform operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field;
2+ years of experience with Cloudera CDH/CDP platforms (preferably CDP Public Cloud or Private Cloud Base);
Strong experience with Hadoop ecosystem: HDFS, YARN, Hive, Impala, Spark, Oozie, HBase, Kafka;
Experience with Cloudera Management tools (Cloudera Manager, CM API, Workload XM, Navigator, etc.);
Familiarity with security, compliance, and governance tools (Ranger, Atlas, Kerberos, TLS);
Scripting and automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform);
Experience with monitoring and logging (Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, etc.);
Understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerized workloads is a plus;
Good problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and attention to detail;
Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
Italian language required.
Care about Work & Flexibility
Full remote or hybrid working in our offices: Milan, Turin, Padua, Bologna, Catania and Rende;
Real work-life balance;
Flexible working hours so no time tracking, no badge: we trust people to manage their time and focus on outcomes;
Agile Nomads Experience: opportunity to work for 2 weeks abroad.
Care about Growth & Development
Training budget: €1.000 per year and 12 hours per month fully dedicated to your learning and growth;
Structured career path with clear expectations and salary for each level;
Opportunity to attend international conferences, with additional support for travel and accommodation;
Onboarding support during your first week;
Dedicated coaching throughout your growth.
Care about Well-being
Stimulating environment focused on both professional and personal growth;
Psychological support: 5 sessions fully covered by the company, with the option to continue therapy at a reduced rate, & mental health webinars with Unobravo.
Care about Benefits & Financial Support
Care about Family & Life
Extended parental leave, including +15 days fully paid by the company;
Paid leave for children’s illness and additional support beyond standard policies;
Childcare support: vouchers for daycare and babysitting services;
Inclusive policies supporting all types of families.
Care about Perks & Tools
Welcome pack with all the equipment you need to work;
Corporate benefits portal with discounts on travel, fashion, technology and more.
Care about Company & Culture
Turnover rate: 8.29% (below the market average), not by chance but thanks to clear career paths, ongoing feedback and real attention to people’s growth;
Inclusive environment where you can truly be yourself, backed by our certifications in Gender Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and SA8000, reflecting our commitment to ethical and responsible working conditions;
Company rated 4.8/5 for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor;
Certified Great Place to Work three times in a row.
We don't like hierarchies: we work as a team;
We don't like bureaucracies; we prefer a sense of responsibility;
We like data, certainly, so anything that is measurable;
We want to make a positive change in our industry;
Empathy, humility, collaboration, and willingness to challenge ourselves are the basis of our work.
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Please note: Applications from people in European time zones will be considered.
People who successfully complete our selection process will be included in the Agile Lab backlog, valid for six months.
This position is open to everyone, regardless of gender, and we strongly encourage applications from both male and female candidates pursuant to Art. 27 of Legislative Decree no. 198/2006, as well as those who identify themselves as non-binary or of any other kind. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
