Lead Big Data Developer

We seek Lead Big Data Developers with cloud experience to join our growing Data Practice. The projects we are working on are diverse, covering all technologies and solutions currently available on the market and represented by open-source communities.

We provide our service to clients in various domains: financial, health care, insurance, and many others, so as a Lead Big Data Developer you will have a chance to develop yourself in any direction you want.

It is a fully remote position offering you the flexibility to work from any location in Poland, whether it's your home or one of our well-equipped offices in Gdansk, Katowice, Krakow, Lodz, Warsaw, or Wroclaw.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative analytical solutions using Cloud Native, Big Data, and NoSQL-related technologies
• Develop and implement Cloud/On-Premise/Hybrid solutions using best-in-the-class data frameworks
• Work with product and engineering teams to understand requirements and evaluate new features and architecture to help drive decisions
• Build collaborative partnerships with architects, technical leads and key individuals within other functional groups
• Perform detailed analysis of business problems and technical environments and use this in designing quality technical solution
• Actively participate in code review and test solutions to ensure they meet best practice specifications
• Build and foster a high-performance engineering culture, mentor team members and provide the team with the tools and motivation
• Write project documentation

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in software development with Big Data technologies
• Advanced knowledge of one of the languages: Python, Scala or Java
• Vast experience with Spark and/or Databricks
• Experience with Azure or AWS
• Experience in managing small and mid-size teams using Agile methodology
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, related technical field or equivalent practical experience

Nice to have

• Production experience with one or more of the following tools: Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Oozie, Airflow, HDFS, YARN
• Preferred experience with message queues, specifically Kafka, and working with large data transfer applications/middleware
• Production experience in search technologies such as Solr, OpenSearch, or Lucene is highly advantageous

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Engineering community of industry professionals
  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Relocation within our 50+ offices
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Outstanding career roadmap
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru
  • Language classes in English and Polish for foreigners
• We cover it all:
  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
  • Referral bonuses
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for - specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.