senior data software engineer

We are seeking a Senior Data Software Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team, focusing on utilizing cloud-native technologies in our Microsoft Azure environment.

You will be pivotal in processing large volumes of financial data, innovating to enhance scalability, reduce processing latency, and increase processing transparency. The ideal candidate will be involved in every stage of the development lifecycle, from engineering robust solutions to collaborating with business partners and supporting operations.

The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Greece.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-stability, performant solutions within the Microsoft Azure environment

• Utilize Databricks, Azure DevOps, Delta Lake tables, and spark structured streaming in project implementations

• Collaborate with business partners and IT experts to understand requirements and shape solutions

• Participate in code reviews to ensure software quality

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of processes and solutions

• Support operations team in addressing complex problems

• Improve and maintain data processing pipelines used in financial data analysis

• Break down complex requirements into achievable tasks

• Ensure solutions are effectively tested and aligned with business needs

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Data Software Engineering

• Proven core Python software engineering skills, ideally in a finance data context

• Proficiency in Apache Spark and familiarity with Delta Lake tables

• Strong background in relational data models and SQL

• Experience using automated testing to ensure software quality

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complexity

• Self-driven and proactive in addressing issues and opportunities

• Fluent in English with effective collaboration skills in both in-person and remote settings

• Competency in working within a Cloud-native environment, specifically with Microsoft Azure technologies

• Ability to work onsite approximately 3 days per week

Nice to have

• Experience in Lakehouse architecture

• Understanding of low latency processing mechanisms

• Prior exposure to financial data processing systems

We offer

• For you:

  • Remote and hybrid work opportunities

  • Option to work from our centrally located office in Athens

  • Corporate laptop provided

  • Option to work on your own device

  • Private health insurance

  • Meal vouchers / restaurant tickets

  • My Benefit card (additional benefit card from Edenred of 22€ per month (264€ per year)

  • Monthly transportation card for those located in Athens to use public transportation to visit the office and/or clients

• For your growth:

  • Global and diverse client portfolio, large-scale projects, and trendy technologies

  • Diverse multicultural, multi-functional, and multilingual work environment

  • Opportunity to contribute to internal and open-source products

  • Outstanding career development opportunities with a transparent career path and a roadmap to accelerate your journey

  • Possibility to create a Personal Development Plan from the first day in the company

  • Numerous opportunities for self-development: hard & soft skills internal training courses, mentoring programs, and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, external e-Libraries

  • Certification opportunities

  • Knowledge-sharing with colleagues from EPAM's global tech and non-technical communities

  • Language courses

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 61,700 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.