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Senior Data Engineer

Remote in Colombia
Data Software Engineering
& 6 others

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Software Engineer to join our remote team, working with a British-American publicly traded analytics company that operates a collection of subscription-based services. As a Senior Data Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and deploying production-grade ETL pipelines using Apache Spark. If you are passionate about data software engineering and have a keen eye for detail, we invite you to be part of our team.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and deploy production-grade ETL pipelines using Apache Spark (PySpark) to handle large data volumes
  • Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of scalable and reliable data pipelines
  • Perform data analysis and data quality checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for all ETL processes and data pipelines
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review software requirements and ensure seamless integration with other systems
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Data Software Engineering, showcasing your expertise in Python scripting for data handling (usage of pandas, numpy)
  • Strong expertise of Apache Spark (PySpark) for handle large data volumes (few hundred GBs)
  • Experience in writing UDFs in Spark
  • Experience with Relational DB, PostgreSQL/Snowflake preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Big data technologies like HBase and Hive
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud, AWS Glue, Amazon EMR, and Databricks
  • Fluent spoken and written English at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher
Nice to have
  • Prior experience on Apache Airflow is desirable
  • Experience in AWS data services like Glue & EMR
Benefits
  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn