Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to design, develop and maintain robust data solutions for our business needs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data engineering technologies, a strong coding background and excellent communication skills to collaborate directly with clients.

This position requires working with time shifts and possible late meetings with the onsite team before 10 am PST.

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines, batch/micro-batch processing and streaming systems
• Build and optimize infrastructure for data extraction, transformation and loading using tools like ADF, Spark and Kafka
• Identify and implement internal process improvements to enhance scalability and performance
• Design and implement innovative data services solutions involving Spring Boot, ReactJS and NoSQL where required
• Act as a single point of responsibility for delivery-related matters including escalations and technical oversight
• Lead technical design to ensure a robust, scalable architecture that meets quality standards
• Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery
• Ensure adherence to customer processes, methodologies and agile workflows
• Establish risk management strategies during the delivery life cycle
• Drive strategies for improving delivery productivity and efficiency
• Support Data Engineers by providing technical consulting and guidance
• Manage deployment and production support activities for delivered solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with SQL, Spark and Scala
• Proficiency with Databricks and Spark Streaming technologies
• Knowledge of Kafka for stream processing and data integration pipelines
• Skills in leveraging Azure for data solutions and cloud management
• Strong communication skills with professional-level English aptitude enabling direct client communication

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the Azure ecosystem for advanced data solutions
• Understanding of innovative big data solutions for personalized customer experiences

We offer

• With us you can:
  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• We focus on your professional growth:
  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
• What we offer:
  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.