Senior Data Software Engineer with Databricks

We are seeking a Senior Data Software Engineer with Databricks to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data integration pipelines across cloud and enterprise systems. The role focuses on building a Databricks Lakehouse on Azure, driving data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and automation initiatives across the broader Azure data ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a Databricks Lakehouse on Azure
• Research source systems, then analyze and document their data structures, data flows and business entities
• Build batch and near-real-time ingestion pipelines with Databricks Auto Loader and Azure Event Hubs
• Develop dbt transformations following the medallion architecture
• Design and maintain an operational data store (ODS) on Databricks Lakebase
• Implement integrations with Dataverse and the Power Platform
• Define data engineering standards, code reviews and best practices
• Ensure data quality, testing and documentation across the platform

Requirements

• 5+ years of data engineering experience, including a technical lead role
• Expertise in Databricks, Delta Lake and Apache Spark (PySpark)
• Skills in dbt and Databricks ingestion tools
• Proficiency in Unity Catalog
• Advanced SQL and strong Python skills
• Solid data modeling skills, including dimensional modeling
• Proven ability to analyze unfamiliar source systems and produce clear data documentation
• Familiarity with the Azure data ecosystem: ADLS Gen2, Key Vault and Entra ID
• Experience with Git and CI/CD for data pipelines
• Flexibility to use AI tools
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Background in Databricks Lakebase or PostgreSQL
• Understanding of data governance, Lakehouse and ODS concepts
• Experience with Dataverse, Power Apps or Power Automate integration
• Familiarity with Terraform or Databricks Asset Bundles
• Databricks certifications
• AI certifications

We offer

We connect like-minded people

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact 
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home 
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year 
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events   

We invest in your growth

• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs 
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers 

We cover it all

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program 
• Comprehensive medical & family care package   
• Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)   
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.

Remote in Georgia