Senior AI Data Software Engineer

EPAM Systems; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work within Poland

Opportunities to work abroad up to 60+

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poland is seeking a Senior AI Data Software Engineer to join our Data Competency Center. You will work on diverse projects spanning financial, healthcare, insurance and more, applying data ingestion, processing, and AI development across leading cloud platforms.

You will implement data ingestion from RDBMS, REST APIs, flat files, streams, and time series data; use Spark, Databricks, and cloud services; collaborate with data scientists and IT professionals; contribute to data

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience with Data Software Engineering technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Proficiency with Spark and Databricks.
• Experience with Azure, AWS and GCP cloud platforms.
• Experience with AI development tools (Claude Code, Github Copilot, Cursor).
• Strong understanding of data formats (JSON, Parquet, Avro).
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB).
• Proficiency in data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English (B2+) communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement data ingestion from diverse sources (RDBMS, REST APIs, flat files, streams, time series, SAP).
• Process and transform data using Spark, Databricks and cloud services.
• Develop dashboards and validate data integrity.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts and IT professionals.
• Provide leadership on data software engineering best practices and trends.
• Ensure data source security and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade data systems and applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field

Tools

Python

Spark

Databricks

Azure

AWS

GCP

JSON/Parquet/Avro formats

SQL

NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB)

ETL

Claude Code

Github Copilot

Cursor

Job description

We are looking for a Senior AI Data Software Engineer to join our Data Competency Center and make our team even stronger. The projects and technologies we are working with are very diverse and cover all technologies currently present on the market and represented by open-source communities. We are providing our services to Clients in different domains: Financial, Health Care, Insurance and many others, so you will have a chance to develop yourself in any direction you want.

Responsibilities

• Implement data ingestion from diverse sources utilizing technologies including RDBMS, REST HTTP API, flat files, Streams, Time series data, SAP
• Research and utilize Data Software Engineering technologies for effective data ingestion
• Process and transform data using tools such as Spark, Databricks and various Cloud Services
• Participate of next waves of AI Adoption – implement agentic development environments
• Understand and execute project-specific business logic through programming languages supported by the primary data platform
• Optimize data retrieval, develop dashboards, and perform data validation
• Collaborate with diverse teams including data scientists, analysts, and IT professionals
• Provide thought leadership on Data Software Engineering best practices and technology trends
• Maintain and ensure integrity and security of data sources and platforms
• Perform troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading of data systems and applications

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in software development with Data Software Engineering technologies
• Advanced knowledge of Python
• Proficient with Spark and Databricks
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with and confidence in using AI development tools eg. Claude Code, Github Copilot, Cursor
• Strong understanding of different data file formats like JSON, Parquet, Avro
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including Cassandra and MongoDB
• Proficiency in data warehousing solutions, ETL processes
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related technical field
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English (B2+)

Nice to have

• Preferred experience with message queues, specifically Kafka, and working with large data transfer applications/middleware
• Production experience in search technologies such as Solr, OpenSearch, or Lucene is highly advantageous
• Knowledge of Scala or Java

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:Engineering community of industry professionals
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Flexible schedule 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:Outstanding career roadmap
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well‑being programs
• Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru
• English classes
• We cover it all:Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
• Referral bonuses
• Corporate, social and well‑being events
• Please, note:The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

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.