Java skills can be harnessed in a big data career by utilizing Java's robust ecosystem for building data processing applications. Java's scalability, libraries like Hadoop and Spark, and its compatibility with various big data tools make it valuable for developing and optimizing data pipelines, enhancing analytics, and managing large-scale data operations.
So, you don’t need to think much about switching your career from Java-based work to the Big Data domain as it is not that difficult. Below is a video, you must have a look at if you want to switch your career to the Big Data domain. The video consists of success stories of former Intellipaat learners who changed their careers to Big Data after enrolling in Intellipaat’s Big Data Program.