How to hire a hadoop developer

How to hire a hadoop developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step hadoop developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a hadoop developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new hadoop developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your hadoop developer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a hadoop developer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A hadoop developer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, hadoop developers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of hadoop developers.

   Type of Hadoop Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Hadoop Developer	Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device... Show more	$34-56
   Business Intelligence Developer	A business intelligence developer is primarily responsible for organizing and developing systems that will inform the company of essential data and solutions as a basis for decision-making. They are also responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and other high-ranking personnel to determine specific goals, develop models, conduct research and analysis, and gather data through various processes, ensuring accuracy and productivity... Show more	$33-58
   Developer/Consultant	A developer/consultant is responsible for developing system databases and applications, depending on the business' needs and clients' specifications. Developers/consultants design their services to manage optimal performance and maximize productivity for timely submission of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty... Show more	$34-64

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • HDFS
   • Python
   • Java
   • HBase
   • Sqoop
   • Kafka
   • Scala
   • Oozie
   • Cloudera
   • ETL
   • Flume
   • Hadoop Cluster
   • NoSQL
   • Hadoop Mapreduce

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the configuration of the cluster to meet the needs of analysis whether I/O bound or CPU bound.
   • Lead initiatives to automate application builds and deployments using Hudson/Jenkins.
   • Build and manage development and testing environments, assisting developers in debugging application issues.
   • Utilize various data analysis and data visualization tools to accomplish data analysis, report design and report delivery.
   • Used Cassandra (CQL) with Java API's to retrieve data from Cassandra tables.
   • Work extensively in creating data platform for data injection from multiple sources into HDFS using Kafka producers, consumers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your hadoop developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A hadoop developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, hadoop developers' average salary in hawaii is 33% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level hadoop developers 39% less than senior-level hadoop developers.
   • Certifications. A hadoop developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a hadoop developer's salary.

   Average hadoop developer salary

   $93,148yearly

   $44.78 hourly rate

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   Entry-level hadoop developer salary

   $72,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average hadoop developer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$114,619	$55
   2	Washington	$108,047	$52
   3	Delaware	$100,349	$48
   4	Oregon	$100,054	$48
   5	New Jersey	$95,722	$46
   6	New York	$95,664	$46
   7	North Carolina	$93,694	$45
   8	Virginia	$93,294	$45
   9	Texas	$92,298	$44
   10	Massachusetts	$90,761	$44
   11	Arizona	$90,679	$44
   12	Pennsylvania	$90,361	$43
   13	Connecticut	$89,133	$43
   14	Florida	$88,794	$43
   15	Illinois	$87,628	$42
   16	Georgia	$86,522	$42
   17	Michigan	$86,063	$41
   18	Missouri	$85,549	$41
   19	Minnesota	$85,100	$41
   20	Ohio	$84,325	$41

   Average hadoop developer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$133,394	$64.13	41
   2	Barclays	$124,850	$60.02
   3	Yahoo	$115,414	$55.49
   4	Morgan Stanley	$111,760	$53.73	29
   5	Populus Group	$109,619	$52.70
   6	Strategic Staffing Solutions	$107,089	$51.49
   7	Yoh	$105,885	$50.91	1
   8	TEKsystems	$103,965	$49.98	54
   9	DIVERSANT	$103,786	$49.90
   10	Randstad North America, Inc.	$102,572	$49.31	59
   11	Compass SLS and ILS	$100,319	$48.23	3
   12	Iris Software	$99,979	$48.07
   13	Epitec	$99,801	$47.98	7
   14	Ultimate Software	$99,096	$47.64	1
   15	BD	$98,479	$47.35	3
   16	Bank of America	$98,063	$47.15	47
   17	Collabera	$97,817	$47.03	264
   18	Adecco	$97,752	$47.00
   19	Global Resource Management	$97,654	$46.95
   20	Matlen Silver	$97,530	$46.89	12

4. Writing a hadoop developer job description

   A hadoop developer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a hadoop developer job description:

   Hadoop developer job description example

   Job Title: Hadoop Developer/ Engineer
   Duration: 7+ Months
   Location: Austin, TX
   
   Job Summary
   (7+ years of experience)*** Please use this section to describe the type of contractor you wish to engage, including the job role, qualifications, experience, and other information required for a qualified candidate. The agencies that receive your description will submit candidates on this basis, so please be as specific as possible. The following is a GENERIC job description to assist you in getting started.***
   
   The main function of an analyst/developer is to develop and design web applications and web sites. A typical analyst/developer is responsible for directing web site content creation, enhancement and maintenance. An entry level analyst/developer typically has a Bachelors degree or equivalent training with previous experience. As the levels progress, the years experience increase along with leadership expectations, with the introduction of a supervisory role at Level 4. The technical skills, including the knowledge of computer hardware and software, increase across levels, starting from basic at Level 1 to expert at Level 5.
   
   Education/Experience
   o Bachelor degree in computer science or equivalent training required
   o 7+ years of experience required
   
   Responsibility level
   o Exercises minimal independent judgment with direction from supervisor
   
   Skills
   o Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills (Required)
   o Basic ability to work independently and manage one s time (Required)
   o Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software (Required)
   o Basic knowledge of design techniques and principles involved in production of drawings and models (Required)
   o Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Adobe, Java, SQL, etc (Required)
   
   Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
   o Design, build or maintain web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools and digital media
   o Write, design, or edit web page content
   o Perform web site updates
   o Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and correct problems
   o Evaluate code to ensure it is valid, meets industry standards and is compatible with devices or operation systems

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find hadoop developers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   To find hadoop developer candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting hadoop developers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with hadoop developer applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new hadoop developer

   Once you've decided on a perfect hadoop developer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new hadoop developer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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