Data Architect

Company: EPAM Systems

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are building a unified data strategy and enterprise data layer and need a Data Architect to lead architecture and governance on AWS. You will define blueprints, guide workstreams with the client and AWS, and ensure solutions follow AWS cloud-native best practices and the Well-Architected Framework—apply now.
Responsibilities
* Design scalable data models for ad delivery, audience segmentation, campaign reporting, and billing that fit the client's current systems and enable migration to the future-state architecture
* Architect data solutions using AWS services that comply with the program’s approved tech stack
* Define data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns for batch and real-time streams (e.g. ad impressions, click events, audience signals)
* Establish data governance standards, including lineage, cataloging, access controls, and compliance with the client's privacy and security requirements (per the Technical Security Plan)
* Build integration points between the client's legacy systems and the new microservices-based platform, ensuring data flows are clearly defined and documented
* Maintain data architecture artifacts such as ERDs, data flow diagrams, schema definitions, and data dictionaries
* Partner with the client and AWS as an SME, driving data strategy and alignment across workstreams
Requirements
* Extensive experience in data strategy and data governance (8+ years)
* Hands-on background in data modeling and ETL / data integration (6+ years)
* Proven track record creating architecture blueprints (2+ years dedicated)
* Practical proficiency with Apache Iceberg
* Working knowledge of Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio
* English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
* Experience in the ad tech / media domain
* Knowledge of microservices integration patterns
* Familiarity with data cataloging and lineage tools
We offer
* International projects with top brands
* Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
* Healthcare benefits
* Employee financial programs
* Paid time off and sick leave
* Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
* Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
* Global career opportunities
* Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
* EPAM Employee Groups
* Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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