Senior/Lead Data Engineer
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EPAM Systems, a global IT services company, is hiring a Senior/Lead Data Engineer to build data platforms for a global pharma organization. Tech stack: AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, SQL, Python, CI/CD (GitHub Actions), and data observability tools like Datadog and Monte Carlo. Requires 8+ years of data engineering experience, strong SQL/Python skills, and B2+ English. Offers flexible remote work in Ukraine, relocation opportunities, free training/certifications, and comprehensive benefits.
We are looking for a Senior/Lead Data Engineer to design, build and maintain data products, pipelines and transversal capabilities that support decision-making across a global pharma organization.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain a production-grade data platform with data observability capabilities
- Build and optimize scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
- Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and testing practices
- Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers and product managers to deliver technical solutions
- Contribute to architecture discussions and design decisions
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional data engineering experience with data infrastructure and data platform expertise
- Proficiency in SQL and Python to write clean, efficient, well-tested code
- Proven track record of designing, building and deploying complex data platforms and data products
- Expertise in Airflow, DBT and Snowflake along with AWS native services
- Familiarity with data observability tools such as Datadog and Monte Carlo
- Skills in cloud operations including monitoring, cost management and infrastructure reliability
- Knowledge of Git and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Background in pharma or life sciences industry
- Experience with RESTful API and microservices development
- Knowledge of data governance, lineage or metadata management
Benefits
With us you can:
- Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
- Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
- Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
- Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
- Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
- Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
We focus on your professional growth:
- You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
- Receive regular feedback from colleagues
- Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
- Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
- Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
- Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
- Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
- Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
- Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
What we offer:
- Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
- A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
- Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
- Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
- Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
- E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children
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