Java Developer - Big Data

EPAM is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, they empower clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

• 2+ years of experience in software development with big data technologies
• Expertise in Apache Spark for big data processing
• Proficiency in Java and Scala for building complex production systems
• Background in platform engineering roles on a major cloud provider, ideally Microsoft Azure
• Skills in developing and operating CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar cloud-friendly systems
• Hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes across development, build, and runtime environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a large global team
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have:

• Production experience with Terraform on a major public cloud provider, ideally Microsoft Azure
• Experience with Databricks
• Knowledge of Python
• Understanding of information modeling, data structures, and algorithms
• Knowledge of testing, instrumentation, observability, and alerting tooling
• Background in technical architecture and low-level design
• Knowledge of Agile development and planning practices

• Develop and maintain big data solutions using Apache Spark
• Program complex production systems leveraging Java and Scala
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure
• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using modern cloud-friendly build systems like GitLab
• Implement containerization strategies across development, build, and runtime environments
• Deploy and orchestrate containerized workloads with Kubernetes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Front Office, Finance, and Risk to deliver platform capabilities
• Ensure scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency of cloud PaaS components
• Participate in architectural discussions and influence key technical decisions

Role requires 3 days in the office in "flex-hybrid" mode. Applications will be processed by EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o. as data controller per privacy policy. Only selected candidates will be contacted.