Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is a technology-driven organization operating in the financial data domain, building a production-grade analytics and data ingestion platform. This role focuses on designing, building and operating large-scale data ingestion and analytics solutions for batch and real-time processing of financial data, supporting critical downstream analytics and reporting use cases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Apache Spark batch pipelines and Kafka streaming solutions
• Build serverless microservices using AWS Lambda and Azure Functions
• Develop data ingestion connectors for databases, file systems, message queues and financial data feeds
• Write production-grade code in Java, Scala and Python
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform across multiple environments
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS)
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests with high code coverage
• Monitor platform health and troubleshoot production issues in distributed systems

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend platform development
• Proficiency in Java and/or Scala as primary languages with Python as secondary
• Expertise in Apache Spark including Spark SQL and Spark Streaming
• Skills in Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Competency in SQL and data modeling
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and serverless computing
• Knowledge of Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
• Skills in Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Jenkins or equivalent
• Background in cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift
• Understanding of Microsoft Azure services and Azure-native tooling
• Knowledge of Iceberg, Hudi or Delta Lake

Benefits

• 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
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Udemy
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Comprehensive medical & family care package
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Four trust days per year for personal needs
• Discounts for fitness clubs
• Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
• Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership
• Discounts for fitness clubs and sports programs
• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs

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