Senior Python Engineer

EPAM Systems; Poland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is looking for a Senior Python Engineer in the Town of Poland, United States. The role involves migrating and optimizing data using Databricks, alongside managing big data and tuning models for Azure.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of Python experience. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model with an emphasis on collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience with Python.
• Proficiency in Python ETL tools and processes, and FastAPI.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Migrate and optimize data using Databricks optimization techniques.
• Manage big data.
• Tune models for Azure with Java Spark and Delta tables.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Big Data Management

Databricks

Java Spark

Delta Tables

React.js

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

Python ETL tools

Databricks

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Python Engineer with experience in FastAPI and ideally exposure to React UI, for our client, a global leader in banking, investment banking, and financial services. The product is an ML-ready platform for rapid portfolio model development and deployment. It combines data governance, Big Data, and AI — including GenAI capabilities — to boost alpha generation, enhance client services, and ensure regulatory compliance, while improving data quality and cost efficiency. The team is currently migrating from an IaaS Big Data platform to Azure-native Databricks. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model, with 3 days per week working from the office located in Wroclaw.

Responsibilities

• Migrate and optimize data using Databricks optimization techniques.
• Manage big data.
• Tune models for Azure with Java Spark and Delta tables.
• Address vulnerabilities through library version updates.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience with Python.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python ETL tools and processes, and FastAPI.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher.
• Nice to have: Experience and knowledge of React.js.