Senior Python Data Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Senior Python Data Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in designing and implementing scalable data solutions. You will work on innovative projects, utilizing cutting-edge tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust data architectures and pipelines supporting our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain backend services and background jobs using Python, with a focus on frameworks such as FastAPI
• Build and maintain data processing workflows using Pandas, Polars, openpyxl, and DuckDB
• Design and implement data architectures, including data lakes, medallion layers, and star schemas
• Develop and manage CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions
• Build, deploy, and manage solutions on Azure using Container Apps, Azure Storage, Service Bus, and SignalR
• Write infrastructure configurations with Bicep or alternative tools such as AWS CDK or Terraform
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to streamline code development
• Collaborate with data and development teams to optimize system performance and scalability
• Solve complex data engineering challenges while adhering to industry best practices
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues across services to ensure system reliability

Requirements

• Strong Python experience (3+ years), specifically in building web services and background jobs using FastAPI
• Expertise in libraries and tools, including Pandas, Polars, openpyxl, and DuckDB
• Knowledge of data architectures like medallion layers, data lakes, and star schemas
• Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD workflows
• Background in Azure services like Container Apps, Service Bus, SignalR, and Azure Storage
• Skills in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Bicep, with experience in AWS CDK or Terraform being transferable
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to support modern development practices
• English level of minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for effective communication

Nice to have

• Familiarity with orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow, dbt, and Streamlit
• Understanding of distributed processing, asynchronous workflows, and enterprise messaging patterns
• Experience with Snowflake, including stored procedures, streams, tasks, pipes, and time travel functionality
• Competency in .NET web development for legacy frontend systems implemented in .NET Core
• Showcase of web development experience using Angular or Next.js

We offer

• 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