Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a skilled Big Data DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud technologies and data tools. The role involves managing and optimizing big data operations across cloud environments, focusing on building secure and scalable solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Solutions Development: Build, deploy, and maintain scalable and secure big data solutions across major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to support advanced data processing and analytics
- Data Tools Management: Configure and manage data processing tools such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and Databricks to efficiently handle large-scale data workflows
- Automation and CI/CD: Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code, automate workflows with Jenkins, and maintain code with GitLab for continuous integration and continuous delivery processes
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of big data tools and cloud platforms, ensuring cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency
- Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce data security measures, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and best practices in cloud environments
- Collaborative Development: Work collaboratively with data scientists, data engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions
Skills
- Strong experience with big data technologies, particularly Apache Spark or Databricks
- Extensive background in cloud services administration with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- In-depth knowledge of infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Proficiency in implementing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab or GitHub Actions
- Solid scripting skills in Python, Scala, or similar languages
- Experience with SQL and relational/non-relational databases
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a team-oriented attitude
- Certifications in cloud technology (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect)
- Additional experience with real-time data processing tools like Apache Kafka
Benefits
- 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
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- 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
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