Java Developer - Big Data

EPAM Systems; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Remote within Poland

Career development

Stock Purchase Plan

Health Insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a skilled Java Developer with Big Data expertise to join a team building a next-generation valuation and risk management platform on Microsoft Azure. The role emphasizes scalable cloud PaaS with cost-efficient infrastructure and automated data lineage across Front Office, Finance, and Risk.

The position requires 2+ years in software development with big data tech, Java and Scala proficiency, and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software development experience with big data technologies.
• Expertise in Apache Spark for big data processing.
• Proficiency in Java and Scala for production systems.
• Background in platform engineering on a major cloud provider (Azure preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 GitLab or similar tools.
• 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.

Skills

Java

Scala

Big data

English B2+

Tools

GitLab

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure

Databricks

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with Big Data expertise to join our team working on a next-generation valuation and risk management platform built on Microsoft Azure. This platform delivers scalable, cost-efficient infrastructure through cloud PaaS components, featuring a single core platform with open architecture designed for change, itemized cost metrics, and automated data lineage. Shared across Front Office, Finance, and Risk functions, the platform improves regulatory compliance while providing a One-Platform / One-Experience approach that is fast to train, easy to operate, and helps retain talent.

Please note that this role requires 3 days in the office in "flex-hybrid" mode.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 build 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

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and an agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is 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, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.