Job Description

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.


We are seeking a skilled and experienced

Databricks Admin

to join our team and lead the deployment, management, and enhancement of our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure Databricks, Azure Datalake, and related cloud solutions, with a passion for driving innovation in data engineering through automation and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize the design and develop technical solutions for Azure Databricks architecture configuration Implement Databricks Lakehouse architecture and provide technical leadership to enable its successful adoption Manage Databricks infrastructure by integrating it seamlessly with existing network, security, messaging, and remote access components Automate Databricks environment deployments through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices Troubleshoot and resolve performance, connectivity, and security issues in Databricks environments, including providing on-call production support Design and implement monitoring and alerting solutions for Databricks environments, along with standardizing access patterns and developing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions Maintain comprehensive documentation for Databricks solutions, including design documents, data dictionaries, and operational procedures Integrate Databricks with third-party applications such as Dataiku, Starburst, Immuta, Collibra, and Snowflake Stay informed on advancements in the data engineering and big data ecosystems, identifying opportunities to evolve Databricks-based solutions Advocate for Databricks and its capabilities, promoting its value across organizational teams Lead, coach, and mentor team members by providing technical guidance and support Foster collaborative relationships with technology teams and business partners to align technology initiatives with business objectives Leverage agile methodologies to address challenges and contribute to technical decision-making

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience Hands-on experience in architecting, deploying, managing, and supporting Azure Databricks, Azure Datalake, and related solutions Hands-on experience with cloud provider tools and architecture, particularly on Azure Expertise using scripting languages and CLI tools such as Ansible, SQL, Terraform, Azure CLI, Databricks CLI, PowerShell, or Bash Knowledge of data ingestion and pipeline patterns, including tools like Qlik Replicate, Qlik Compose, Databricks, Kafka, Matillion ELT, and Snowflake Services Familiarity with working in an agile product development environment Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate system designs and patterns across various organizational levels English level of minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for effective communication

Nice to have

Experience managing and tuning data platforms such as Azure ADLS Storage and Databricks Proficiency with additional Azure services like Synapse Analytics, Key Vault, or DataFactory Knowledge of maintaining CI/CD pipelines and versioning tools, such as Git

We offer

Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: + Health benefits
+ Retirement benefits
+ Paid time off
+ Flexible benefits
* Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)