Junior Data Integration Engineer

EPAM Systems; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-development programs

Mentoring programs

Certification support

Global opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Junior Data Engineer (Data Integration) to help build and support reliable data pipelines using Python and SQL. You’ll join a team that values clean code, practical delivery, and continuous learning as you troubleshoot data issues and grow your skills across ETL, CI/CD, and cloud-ready engineering; EPAM offers learning opportunities, mentoring, and a global team.

Join a dynamic environment where collaboration, innovation, and hands-on execution drive

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using Python for data processing or automation.
• Strong SQL skills including joins, aggregations and query optimization basics.
• Understanding of ETL concepts and how data moves across systems.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) approaches such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail when working with data quality issues.
• Clear communication when explaining issues, progress and tradeoffs.
• Ability to learn quickly and adopt new tools and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Python and SQL.
• Troubleshoot data issues, identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Write clean, well-documented code and follow engineering best practices.
• Support releases by using tools and practices like version control, CI/CD and containerization.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand data needs and delivery priorities.
• Monitor pipeline performance and improve reliability and efficiency.
• Keep up with new data engineering practices and apply learnings to day-to-day work.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL concepts

SDLC knowledge

Data quality

Communication skills

Learning new tools

Tools

Apache Airflow

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Junior Data Engineer (Data Integration)

We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer (Data Integration) to help build and support reliable data pipelines using Python and SQL. You will work with a team that values clean code, practical delivery and steady learning as you troubleshoot data issues and grow your skills across ETL, CI/CD and cloud-ready engineering.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL workflows using Python and SQL
• Troubleshoot data issues, identify root causes and implement fixes
• Write clean, well-documented code and follow engineering best practices
• Support releases by using tools and practices like version control, CI/CD and containerization
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand data needs and delivery priorities
• Monitor pipeline performance and improve reliability and efficiency
• Keep up with new data engineering practices and apply learnings to day-to-day work

Requirements

• Hands-on experience using Python for data processing or automation
• Strong SQL skills including joins, aggregations and query optimization basics
• Understanding of ETL concepts and how data moves across systems
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) approaches such as Agile or Waterfall
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail when working with data quality issues
• Clear communication when explaining issues, progress and tradeoffs
• Ability to learn quickly and adopt new tools and ways of working

Nice to have

• Exposure to data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling basics
• Familiarity with orchestration tools used for scheduling and integration (for example, Apache Airflow)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

We offer

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.
• Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters
• You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices
• We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey
• At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us