Lead Data Quality Engineer

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 seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Quality Engineer (Automation) to join our data engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ETL automation, data warehouse testing, and cloud data services, along with hands-on experience in test automation frameworks and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for validating ETL workflows and data pipelines
• Perform end-to-end data validation, reconciliation, and DWH/DB testing across large datasets
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to define test strategies and ensure data quality standards are met
• Develop reusable and scalable test automation frameworks using Python and SQL
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing and delivery
• Validate data transformation logic and completeness across different cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and story grooming

Requirements

• Experience: 9+ Years
• Strong hands-on experience in ETL automation and Data Warehouse/Data Lake testing
• Proficient in SQL for data validation and test automation
• Good knowledge of Python for scripting and framework development
• Experience with one or more Test Automation Frameworks
• Exposure to Cloud Data Services across major platforms: Azure (ADF, ADB), AWS (Glue, Lambda, Redshift), GCP (BigQuery)
• Understanding of CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Nice to have

• Experience working with data observability or data quality tools (e.g., Great Expectations, Deequ)
• Basic understanding of data governance and metadata management concepts
• Certification in cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) is a plus

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)