Data Software Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Data Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, build, and deploy robust and efficient data products while following development best practices and delivering within agreed timelines. You will work closely with a Senior Data Engineer who will support and guide your growth, and you'll play an active part in shaping high-quality data solutions aligned with our Data Architecture vision.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in databases and data processing with well-developed soft skills, including goal orientation, teamwork, effective communication, accountability, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements based on the definitions and designs provided
• Participate in the engineering design phase, applying high efficiency standards aligned with the Data Architecture vision
• Develop and deploy data products such as ETLs, ELTs, and APIs that make information available, following company standards, approved tools, and development best practices (e.g., Clean Code) to ensure solutions that are efficient (in terms of resource consumption and response time), effective, readable, and easy to maintain over time
• Apply testing strategies to verify the correct implementation of both functional and non-functional criteria
• Drive continuous improvement processes for the products under development
• Actively participate in pair programming to identify improvement opportunities in your colleagues' work
• Resolve incidents promptly and propose long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
• Manage the enablers required for your development work, with the support and supervision of the assigned Senior Data Engineer
• Document the data products you build according to company standards and platforms

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong database management skills with proven experience optimizing scripts, stored procedures, and other data processing objects
• Experience modeling both relational and non-relational databases, including relational engines such as Oracle, SQL, and PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, and Neo4J
• Hands-on experience building Data Warehouses, Data Marts, and Data Lakes
• Experience building ETLs and ELTs, and managing large data volumes, using on-premise tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Pentaho (Kettle), or SAP Data Services, as well as cloud pipeline tools such as MS Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or Dataflow
• Familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure) and their components in Big Data solutions
• Experience with distributed file systems such as Hadoop, HDFS, or Spark, and with batch processing using Big Data technologies
• Proficiency with Apache Spark (SQL and Python) and PySpark
• Experience with version control tools
• Solid understanding of development best practices and principles, such as Clean Code
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks and DataOps strategies
• Experience with data-oriented testing strategies for both functional and non-functional testing
• Strong soft skills, including goal orientation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, accountability, and planning
• Ability to explain technical concepts in terms understandable to non-technical audiences
• Proactive approach to resolving blockers

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the banking and financial sector
• AI certification at any level (preferably Copilot; Claude, Gemini, GPT, Grok, and others are a plus)

We offer

• Legal benefits
• Life insurance policy
• Dynamic work environment
• Professional Growth
• Attractive benefits plan
• Development opportunities
• Multicultural Collaboration
• Referal Program

EPAM NEORIS is a digital accelerator that supports some of the world’s leading companies in addressing business challenges and advancing their technology evolution, combining global engineering excellence with regional expertise and local proximity.
With operations across 11 countries in Ibero-America and more than 4,000 professionals in the region, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture focused on collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
As part of EPAM, a global network of more than 60,000 professionals across 55+ countries, we help organizations scale, modernize, and accelerate their digital capabilities through Cloud, Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation, Strategic Consulting, and Software Engineering.
At EPAM NEORIS, we believe growth is also driven by people. That is why we promote an environment where every professional can grow, contribute new ideas, and participate in projects with regional and global impact.

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