Senior Big Data Engineer
EPAM Systems
Data Science
Remote
Posted on Mar 11, 2025
Senior Big Data Engineer Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Big Data Engineer to join an exciting project focused on rearchitecting an on-premises Ruby application, ETL pipelines, and underlying data storage and reports to a cloud-native AWS environment.
Our client is a world-renowned technology company from Silicon Valley, focused on revolutionizing data systems. You will work with world-class experts and technologies in the heart of Silicon Valley, developing products and services that billions of people use every day.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines in a cloud-native AWS environment
- Develop and maintain data processing workflows using Python, Spark, and Airflow
- Optimize data storage solutions and implement advanced data management strategies using AWS and Redshift
- Ensure the platform meets non-functional requirements by defining robust testing strategies and execution plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain decision and change logs, ensuring consistent communication and tracking of technical decisions
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the quality of the product while managing scope effectively
- Monitor and fine-tune data pipelines for performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting best practices in data engineering
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in data workflows and pipelines
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in Big Data engineering roles
- Strong data engineering and overall engineering skills, including expertise in testing and quality assurance
- Proficiency in Python
- Background in Spark, Airflow, and AWS technologies like Redshift
- Proven experience in decision-making processes with the ability to document and maintain decision and change logs
- Understanding of strategies to meet non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and testing
- Capability to design solutions that enhance product quality without significantly increasing scope
- Excellent command of English (B2+ level), both written and spoken
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Ruby, Iceberg, Trino, Cassandra, and Tableau
We offer
- Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
- Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7,000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
- Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP $15,000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
- National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
- Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home