Data Solution Architect (AWS, Databricks)

We are seeking a Data Solution Architect (AWS, Databricks) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing and implementing data solutions using big data technologies, particularly on AWS and Databricks platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of data analytics solutions and the ability to work closely with business stakeholders to identify solution requirements and create impactful data architectures.

Responsibilities
Design data analytics solutions by utilising the big data technology stack
Create and present solution architecture documents with deep technical details
Work closely with business in identifying solution requirements and key case-studies/scenarios for future solutions
Conduct solution architecture review/audit, calculate and present ROI
Lead implementation of the solutions from establishing project requirements and goals to solution "go-live"
Participate in the full cycle of pre-sale activities: direct communications with customers, RFP processing, the development of proposals for implementation and design of the solution, presentation for proposed solution architecture to the customer and participate in technical meetings with customer representatives
Create and follow personal education plan in the technology stack and solution architecture
Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices
Get involved in engaging new clients to further drive EPAM business in the big data space
Requirements
Should have 14+ years of experience
Strong ‘hands-on’ experience as a Big Data developer with a solid design/development background with Java, Scala, or Python
Experience delivering data analytics projects and architecture guidelines
Experience in big data solutions on premises and on the cloud (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Production project experience in at least one of the big data technologies
Batch processing: Hadoop and MapReduce/Spark/Hive
NoSQL databases: Cassandra/HBase/Accumulo/Kudu
Knowledge of Agile development methodology, Scrum in particular
Experience in direct customer communications and pre-selling business-consulting engagements to clients within large enterprise environments
Experience working within a consulting business and pre-sales experience would be highly attractive