Senior Data Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our insurance project team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and building robust ETL pipelines, ensuring the quality of data deliverables, and supporting data migration efforts. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to lock requirements early, drive quality through developer-led testing, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex data initiatives within the insurance domain.

Responsibilities

• Develop extraction, transformation, validation, reconciliation, and loading logic in line with approved source-to-target mappings and ETL HLDs
• Own the quality of ETL deliverables by designing, executing, and evidencing developer-led testing before QA involvement
• Create and maintain automated unit tests, component tests, and data validation checks for ETL pipelines
• Validate source-to-target mappings, transformation logic, reconciliation controls, and error-handling scenarios as part of development
• Produce test evidence demonstrating that ETL code meets functional and non-functional requirements prior to promotion
• Support dry runs and test migrations, investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes
• Build ETL jobs that can be re-run safely with clear logging and error handling
• Create and update supporting documentation such as runbooks and technical implementation notes
• Actively participate in ALL scrum ceremonies
• Contribute to the "Three Amigos" discussions (typically BA, QA, Tech Lead) for each ETL story to lock requirements and acceptance criteria early and avoid rework
• Raise and manage technical dependencies early with the Delivery Manager

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering
• Background in operational data migration
• Expertise in ETL design and build, including migration orchestration
• Proficiency in SQL
• Knowledge of Python and PySpark
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Databricks
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL databases
• Experience with AWS S3 buckets
• Understanding of Apache Kafka
• Skills in Java APIs, REST, and SOAP
• Competency in ETL performance optimisation
• Proficiency in Jenkins and Git
• Experience with EIS (Billing v12, ClaimCore v12, CustomerCore v20, PolicyCore v12, EIS Solutions)
• Familiarity with Prometheus and Grafana
• Understanding of the insurance domain, specifically within the UK market

Benefits

With us you can:

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)

We focus on your professional growth:

• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)

What we offer:

• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children