Senior Data DevOps Engineer (AWS, Databricks)

About the Position

We are looking for a Senior Data DevOps Engineer to join EPAM and contribute to a project for a large customer in the e-commerce/fashion industry. As a Senior Data DevOps in Data Platform, you will focus on maintaining and implementing new features to the data transformation architecture, which is the backbone of the Customer's analytical data platform. By constantly challenging the status quo, you will deliver high-performance data processing solutions that are efficient and reliable at scale.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Troubleshooting user issues related to Databricks (Spark) and suggesting optimizations for long-running or resource-intensive jobs
• Guiding users on best practices of Databricks cluster management
• Consulting and helping our diverse teams to develop, implement, and maintain sustainable, high-performance, growth-ready data-processing and data integration systems

Delivering New Features

• Implementing services that improve the CI/CD experience of users by emphasizing self-service
• Working together with other teams in Customer’s Data Infrastructure to deliver services that serve as a backbone for Customer’s central datalake

Compliance & Security

• Improving data access methods to provide a bulletproof, secure, and by default compliant self-service platform

Cost Savings

• Guiding users and supporting them to find cost-effective setups while keeping high efficiency
• Implementing observability solutions in Databricks to reduce slack costs
• Driving users to adopt edge Databricks features like Photon and Graviton instances
• Reviewing current infrastructure to find cost-saving opportunities
• Analyzing, designing, and developing solutions in an Agile team to support essential business needs for the platform search application

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge in working with distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Spark and a good understanding of relational database management systems
• Strong hands-on production experience with Databricks
• Practical knowledge of Python and Scala combined with SQL knowledge
• Hands-on production experience in cloud technologies (AWS services like IAM, S3, Lambda, EC2)
• Engineering craftsmanship with an expertise in software development processes focusing on testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), monitoring, and writing documentation
• Advanced English skills

Nice to Have

• AWS Networking or Basics of Networking on AWS cloud
• Hands-on experience with Terraform

We Offer

• Connect like-minded people: Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events

We Invest in Your Growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure, and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language

We Cover It All

• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools, and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)