Senior Python Software Engineer for Big Data Retraining program
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About the Position
Are you ready to elevate your Python engineering skills and transition into the exciting field of Big Data? EPAM is offering a unique opportunity where you can secure a position after a single technical interview and gain Big Data expertise without affecting your title or compensation.
This 8-week retraining program is designed to transition Python engineers into the role of Big Data engineer. The curriculum is divided into three key phases: theoretical coursework led by production specialists, hands-on projects or practical tasks, and comprehensive knowledge assessment with feedback. Covering essential topics such as data management, distributed systems, Spark, Kafka, NoSQL databases, and cloud-native services, the program offers a robust foundation in data processing platforms. Training is fully online, allowing participants to engage remotely.
Responsibilities
- Explore Big Data and Hadoop: Gain a solid understanding of Big Data concepts, delve into Hadoop’s infrastructure and real-world applications, and learn about data characteristics and deployment trends
- Understand DevOps Practices: Familiarize yourself with the basics of DevOps, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), and how these practices streamline software development and operations
- Master Data Modeling and Architectures: Learn the essential techniques and levels of data modeling, crucial for Data Engineers and Architects, to effectively manage and interpret complex data structures
- Dive into Apache Spark: Deepen your knowledge of Spark with detailed explorations of its architecture, components, and various functionalities including Spark SQL, Spark ML, and Spark Streaming
- Harness the Power of Kafka: Understand the fundamentals of Kafka, and explore Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams to manage real-time data feeds and perform stream processing
- Leverage Elastic Stack and NoSQL: Get hands-on experience with Elastic Stack for searching, analyzing, and visualizing data in real time, and explore NoSQL databases to manage large volumes of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
- Implement Data Flow and Pipelining: Learn about data movement essentials and tools like NiFi and Streamsets for effective data collection, flow, and processing
- Navigate Orchestration and Scheduling: Understand the role of orchestration in managing complex workflows using tools like Airflow and Jenkins
Requirements
- 4+ years of production experience in IT
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Experience with tools like Databricks, Spark, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus
- English proficiency at B1+ or above
We Offer
- Opportunity to transition into a Big Data engineer role
- Comprehensive 8-week retraining program
- Fully online training with flexible remote engagement
About the Company
EPAM is a global software engineering and product development company, delivering digital transformation and technology innovation to enterprises across various industries.
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