Big Data Engineer

Grid Dynamics is launching a Big Data Retraining Program for Middle Data Engineers
Are you passionate about data and ready to grow into large-scale, real-world Big Data projects?

We're opening enrollment for a
fully paid 3-month retraining program
focused on
Scala and Spark
, designed to prepare engineers for long-term work with
one of the leading U.S. technology companies

Responsibilities
This is a
95% hands-on training
where participants work on a simulated production project, solving real engineering challenges such as:

• Building a data uploader for third-party integrations
• Developing and managing a schema registry
• Creating and maintaining ETL pipelines and triggers
• Implementing Airflow DAGs for ingestion and validation
• Monitoring data quality, metrics, and integrity

Participants will also receive mentoring, interview preparation, and soft-skills training to succeed in future client interactions.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of Scala and Spark
• Knowledge of SQL
• AWS basic knowledge, preferably (or knowledge of any other cloud service)
• Level of English: Upper-Intermediate or higher
• Readiness to evening's calls with the client (till 21:00 EEST)

Nice to have

• Python and PySpark
• Airflow
• Snowflake
• Knowledge of Apache Iceberg, Flink, Druid
• Kafka
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Cassandra, Hadoop
• Data Lakes, Data Warehouse
• AWS(EKS, IAM, S3, SNS, SQS, MSK etc), Docker, Kubernetes
• Theoretical knowledge of Big Data concepts
• Commercial experience, working with real clients (not only pet-projects or RnD or Internships)
• Eager to invest his/her time to education and learn new technologies

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About Us
Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.