Senior Cloud Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Senior Cloud Data Engineer** with a strong backend development focus and experience in Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).As a member of our team, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our data-centric, Cloud-hosted backend infrastructure and services. You will play a critical role in building and scaling our data processing pipelines and APIs, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.RESPONSIBILITIES- Build and optimize data pipelines using ELT frameworks such as Fivetran, dbt, Airflow, and PySpark, ensuring efficient data movement and transformation. Experience with schema design and data modeling is essential- Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency backend services for data ingestion, processing, and transformation using languages such as Python and Java- Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Spring Boot (Java) or Flask/FastAPI (Python). Experience with API gateway services (e.g., Apigee, Kong) a plus- Advise/design OData APIs- Implement and manage security protocols such as OAuth, SSO, and SSL- Design and implement event-driven architectures leveraging technologies like Kafka or Pub/Sub- Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar, to automate the deployment and scaling of backend services- Write and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools such as Pulumi, Terraform or CloudFormation- Collaborate with Architects and Security teams to ensure that the Cloud infrastructure and services are secure and compliant with industry standards (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR)- Troubleshoot and resolve service-related issues, providing timely and efficient solutions- Stay up to date with the latest developments in Cloud technology, backend development best practices, and security vulnerabilities- Mentor and provide guidance to other team members as needed**REQUIREMENTS**:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field- At least 5 years of experience in backend development in a Cloud environment (AWS or GCP preferred)- At least 3 years of experience in Data Engineering in a Cloud environment- Strong proficiency in Python and Java; SQL proficiency is required- Extensive experience with RESTful API design, implementation, and testing using relevant frameworks. Experience with OpenAPI/Swagger specifications a plus- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Event Hub, Amazon MSK)- Experience with ELT data processing using frameworks such as Fivetran, dbt, Airflow, and/or PySpark- Proven experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Pulumi/Terraform)- Working knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and Git- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM and data encryption- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environmentWE OFFER- Career plan and real growth opportunities- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more- English classes with a certified teacher- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)- Flexible work schedule and dress code- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit- Grocery coupons- 30 days December bonus- Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills