Data Solutions Engineer

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Job SummaryJoin Absa Technology in Prague as a Data Solutions Engineer, where you will design and implement cutting-edge, serverless data solutions on AWS. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer passionate about building scalable data platforms, leveraging modern cloud technologies, and exploring innovative approaches such as LLM-based solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and optimize data solutions using Python and Spark/PySpark.

Design and build serverless architectures leveraging AWS services (Lambda, S3, ECS, Glue, Lake Formation, Step Functions, EventBridge, etc.).

Manage infrastructure-as-code, preferably with Terraform.

Implement and maintain data catalogs and open table formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, or Apache Hudi).

Explore and integrate LLM-based solutions where applicable.

Requirements:

Strong Python programming skills and Spark/PySpark experience.

Proven experience in AWS serverless solution design and implementation.

Hands-on expertise with AWS services (Lambda, S3, ECS, Glue, Lake Formation, Step Functions, EventBridge, etc.).

Experience managing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred).

Knowledge of data catalog concepts and open table formats (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi).

Exposure to LLM-based solutions is a big plus.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

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