Senior Data Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Data Engineer to join our expanding Data Engineering team. In this role, you will be a key member of one of our established Platform Teams, designing, developing, and scaling data pipelines in Databricks with PySpark on Microsoft Azure for the AI Factory team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of big data and cloud engineering, delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performance data platforms that drive innovation across our organization.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native analytical solutions using Big Data and NoSQL technologies
• Build and optimize scalable data pipelines in Databricks with PySpark on Azure
• Develop and maintain data lakes and data warehouses to ensure reliability and performance
• Design and implement ETL/ELT workflows to collect, clean, and structure data
• Implement data quality, lineage, and monitoring frameworks
• Collaborate with ML and analytics teams to deliver clean, production-ready datasets
• Conduct code reviews to uphold technical standards and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Integrate CI/CD methodologies into data engineering workflows using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• Support requirements gathering and deliver solutions in alignment with architects, technical leads, and cross-functional teams
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business processes, model input data, and ensure deliverables meet requirements

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering or a related field
• Proficiency in Python and PySpark
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Familiarity with software version control tools (e.g., GitHub, Git)
• Experience with CI/CD frameworks such as Jenkins, Concourse, or GitLab CI/CD
• Proven ability to build scalable, robust, and highly available data solutions
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with additional programming languages such as Java, SQL, or Scala
• Knowledge of SAP BTP or similar enterprise data platforms
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

We Offer

• Opportunity to Engineer your Future and to drive the world’s digital transformation with top industry clients
• Personal development program that will allow you to be valued for your strengths
• Wide range of professional trainings and workshops
• Being part of a collaborative, fast-growing, and innovative design team
• Established and accelerated growth toward different career paths, competencies, and roles
• Broad projects variety and possible mobility between projects over time
• Collaboration in a multicultural environment and exchange of best practices with colleagues around the world
• Varied social benefits, Sports, Transportation, and Health programs
• Work-life balance and flexible schedule, team buildings, and sport opportunities
• Modern office/collaboration spaces (incl. new Infinity Tower business center, Sofia)
• Hybrid By Design - we provide you with the best productivity options from the 2 worlds. Meet, socialize, and enjoy F2F time with your colleagues, while working from the modern EPAM's office for a few days per week and benefit from the EPAM's virtual working environment - making you able to be productive and work from remote for the rest of the week

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