Senior AI Data Engineer — Remote & Cloud Ingestion

EPAM Systems; Town of Poland (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems seeks a Senior AI Data Software Engineer to join the Data Competency Center. You will handle diverse data ingestion, transformation, and analytics across cloud environments, enabling AI adoption and robust data platforms.

The role requires strong Python, Spark/Databricks, and SQL/NoSQL expertise, plus experience with cloud services and AI tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership in best practices is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development with Data Software Engineering technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Python.
• Proficiency with Spark and Databricks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• 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 CS, Math or related technical field.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Implement data ingestion from diverse sources (RDBMS, REST APIs, flat files, streams, time-series, SAP).
• Research and apply Data Software Engineering technologies for ingestion.
• Transform data using Spark, Databricks and cloud services.
• Contribute to AI adoption and agentic development environments.
• Implement business logic in the primary data platform languages.
• Optimize data retrieval, build dashboards, and validate data.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and IT teams.
• Provide thought leadership on Data Engineering best practices.
• Maintain data integrity and security across sources and platforms.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade data systems and apps.

Skills

Advanced Python

Spark

Databricks

SQL

NoSQL (Cassandra/MongoDB)

English (B2+)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Math/related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Claude Code

Github Copilot

Cursor

Kafka

Solr/OpenSearch/Lucene

Job description

EPAM Systems seeks a Senior AI Data Software Engineer to join the Data Competency Center. You will handle diverse data ingestion, transformation, and analytics across cloud environments, enabling AI adoption and robust data platforms.

The role requires strong Python, Spark/Databricks, and SQL/NoSQL expertise, plus experience with cloud services and AI tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership in best practices is expected.