Senior Data Engineer

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Presencial; COP 140.000.000 - 200.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

International projects

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in Colombia seeks a Senior Data Engineer to build and maintain cloud-based data platforms. You will design scalable pipelines using Google BigQuery, Python, and Apache Airflow, collaborating with analysts, engineers, product teams in an Agile setting.

You will ensure data quality, optimize performance, and contribute to governance and automation. The role offers international projects, learning opportunities, and a culture that values ownership and continuous improvement.

Formación

• 3+ years of professional experience in data engineering
• Proficient Python development for data engineering and automation
• Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery including modeling and performance tuning
• Experience designing and maintaining Apache Airflow workflows
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and modern data architectures
• Strong SQL skills on large-scale datasets
• Experience integrating data from APIs, databases, and cloud services

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Build and optimize data solutions using Google BigQuery
• Develop data processing and automation workflows using Python
• Create, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot Airflow workflows
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency across sources
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into scalable solutions
• Implement monitoring, alerts, and best practices for data pipelines
• Contribute to data governance, security, and compliance initiatives
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies

Conocimientos

Python

ETL/ELT

SQL

BigQuery

Airflow

Data modeling

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

English

Herramientas

Docker

Descripción del empleo

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, 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.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in building and maintaining modern cloud-based data platforms.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on expertise with Google BigQuery, Python, and Apache Airflow, and is passionate about designing scalable data pipelines, optimizing data processing workflows, and enabling data-driven decision‑making across the organization. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in an Agile environment, collaborating with data analysts, software engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient data solutions. We value proactive individuals who demonstrate ownership, problem‑solving skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Build and optimize data solutions using Google BigQuery
• Develop data processing and automation workflows using Python
• Create, schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot workflows using Apache Airflow
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency across multiple data sources
• Optimize query performance, storage utilization, and overall platform efficiency
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices for data pipelines
• Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional relevant experience in data engineering
• Strong experience with Python development for data engineering and automation tasks
• Hands‑on experience with Google BigQuery, including data modeling, performance optimization, and query tuning
• Practical experience designing and maintaining Apache Airflow workflows
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and modern data architectures
• Strong SQL skills with experience working on large-scale datasets
• Background integrating data from multiple sources, including APIs, databases, and cloud services
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and deployment automation
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• English at B2 level or higher, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of data orchestration, observability, and monitoring tools
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Exposure to machine learning data pipelines or MLOps concepts
• Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar solutions

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

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.