Senior Spark Engineer Latvia or Remote
Senior Spark Engineer Description
DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a Senior Spark Engineer to join our team and help developing a cutting-edge platform, which allows macroeconomists and investment analysts from the world's largest hedge fund to conduct research and modelling.
In a team of 20+ people you will create an interactive product to help analysts and domain experts manipulate Big Data and produce governable, sustainable models.
What You’ll Do
- Solve tasks related to language design, low-level code optimization, storage of bitemporal data and protocols for online collaboration with the DSL
- Automate requests and utilize cloud infrastructures
- Optimize distributed computing
What You Have
- 6+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a relevant role
- Qualifications in Spark and open systems
- Understanding of Resilient Distributed Datasets (RDD) and multithreading computer architecture knowledge - deadlocks, concurrency control, schedulers, etc
- Competency in SQL and database internals
- Familiarity of distributed systems – RPC, naming servers, transaction processing, etc
Nice to Have
- Passion for leading small development teams
- Appreciation of challenges and changes
- Ability to communicate, present and defend ideas
Technologies
- Java, Apache Spark, SQL, RDD, RPC
We Offer
- Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
- Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI and other emerging technologies
- World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
- Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive in-house resources for upskilling or reskilling
- GenAI-X Global Community: A network of AI enthusiasts within EPAM, dedicated to exploring and sharing AI innovations
- Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
- Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga
- Other Benefits: EUR gross, based on interview results, additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more
About EPAM
- EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption
- With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 130+ talented innovators in 2 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us
