Data Engineer (Spark, Azure)

We are looking for a Data Engineer who will take a leading role in designing and implementing a scalable enterprise search engine - a platform that provides stakeholders with an intuitive, efficient, and reliable way to query and explore the firm’s data landscape.

Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing wealth management, investment banking, and asset management services to clients worldwide.

This is a hybrid role requiring presence in the client's office in Krakow 3 days a week, with flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize an internal data search engine

• Analyze datasets and metadata to improve searchability, indexing, and relevance

• Gather and refine search and data discovery requirements with business and IT stakeholders

• Translate business needs into technical specifications and support Agile delivery

• Ensure integration with the broader data ecosystem (data, platform, analytics teams)

• Support testing and monitor search performance, accuracy, and usability

• Prepare analytical reports on data availability and search effectiveness

Requirements

• 3 years + of experience as a Data Engineer, including exposure to large-scale or Big Data environments

• Strong experience with SQL and database systems (relational and NoSQL), including query optimization and schema design

• Strong programming skills in Python and Spark

• Experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Databricks, Data Lake, and Azure Data Factory, would be beneficial

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate search-related needs into technical solutions

We offer/Benefits
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.