Big Data Engineer (Retraining Program)
🚀 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 🌍
Essential functions
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.
Qualifications
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 11 pm Yerevan time)
Would be a plus
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 R&D or Internships)
Eager to invest his/her time in 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.Apply to the position
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