Senior Developer AWS Data Platform Engineer

EPAM Systems; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of digital engineering services is seeking a Senior AWS Data Platform Engineer in Toronto, Canada. The role involves designing and optimizing secure data platforms on AWS, developing efficient data pipelines using Python and Spark, and automating infrastructure with Terraform. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with AWS data services and a solid understanding of open table formats. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Extended Healthcare

Life and Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Disability

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Discounts

Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with AWS data ecosystem services.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with open table formats.
• Proven track record of coding and software development within data engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud automation tools.
• Strong SQL and Spark skills for data transformation.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AWS data platforms.
• Develop and maintain efficient data pipelines.
• Implement open table formats to support data lakes.
• Automate infrastructure and deployment using Terraform.

Skills

Python/PySpark

AWS data services

SQL

Spark

Terraform

Tools

AWS EMR

AWS Glue

Apache Hudi

Apache Iceberg

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

First Derivative is driven by people, data, and technology, unlocking the value of insight, hindsight, and foresight to drive organizations forward. Counting many of the world's leading investment banks as clients, we help our clients navigate the data-driven, digital revolution that is transforming the financial services sector. Our global teams span across 15 offices serving clients across EMEA, North America and APAC.

As an EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) company, a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services, we deliver advanced financial services solutions by empowering operational insights, driving innovation, and enabling more effective risk management in an increasingly data-centric world. Together with EPAM, we combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving financial landscape, offering comprehensive solutions that drive business transformation and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a Senior AWS Data Platform Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable, secure data solutions.

The ideal candidate has strong Python/PySpark skills and hands-on experience with AWS data services.

Req# 891169643

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, secure data platforms on AWS using services such as EMR, Glue Catalog, and Lake Formation
• Develop and maintain efficient data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Spark, with a focus on performance and reliability
• Implement open table formats like Hudi or Iceberg to support modern data lake architectures
• Automate infrastructure and deployment using Terraform, ensuring consistent and repeatable environments

Requirements

• Extensive experience with AWS data ecosystem services such as Lake Formation, EMR, Glue, EC2, and CloudWatch, including the configuration and optimization of these services for data processing, with a strong focus on security, scalability, and logging
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with open table formats, such as Hudi or Iceberg
• Proven track record of coding and software development within high-performing data engineering teams, with a focus on delivering data products at scale
• Demonstrated experience with cloud automation and deployment using tools like Terraform
• Strong SQL and Spark skills for effective data transformation and processing
• Ability to enforce and uphold data quality through validation, cleansing, and governance best practices to ensure data accuracy and consistency

Nice to have

• Experience in the financial industry, particularly in investment banking
• Knowledge of additional data processing libraries and tools
• Expertise in one of the major real-time data processing frameworks, such as Apache Flink or Kafka Streams
• Experience in building event-driven and/or streaming data services

We offer

• Extended Healthcare with Prescription Drugs, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Healthcare Spending Account (Company Paid)
• Life, Critical Illness, and/or Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (Company Paid)
• Long-Term Disability
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Employee Discounts
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM (https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU_mnNITn2o?si=IiCxyQ4sr1YJWxDG)

This posting includes a base salary range EPAM Canada would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role, skillset, and overall business and local labour market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: CA$90 - CA$95. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.

EPAM Canada welcomes and encourages applications from candidates with disabilities. Please contact WFA Human Resource CA [e-mail] if you have questions in this regard, or if you require an accommodation to complete the application process.

EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.