Senior Platform Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to join our team and drive the administration, governance, and automation of our Data Lake and Azure Databricks platforms. Your work will play a key role in building scalable, secure, and efficient solutions that support SAP's cloud operations, enterprise analytics, and machine learning initiatives. Unlock the potential of remote work in Kazakhstan, giving you the flexibility to work from home or access our offices in Astana, Almaty or Karaganda. Responsibilities Administer and manage Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and Databricks workspacesImplement and enforce access management policies leveraging RBAC and Entra IDApply Databricks governance concepts, including Unity Catalog, access control, and data lineageDevelop automation scripts and integrate with REST APIs to configure and monitor the platformEnsure platform operational health by monitoring, incident response, and troubleshootingCollaborate with global stakeholders to establish platform standards and governance frameworksOptimize platform performance and resolve technical issues effectivelyDocument processes, best practices, and guidelines for platform usageContribute to the design and enhancement of the data lake infrastructure to support evolving business needs Requirements 3+ years of professional experience in Platform Engineering or related rolesStrong experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and Azure DatabricksKnowledge of Azure access management techniques such as RBAC and Entra IDBackground in Databricks governance, with expertise in Unity Catalog's catalog management, access control, and data lineageAdvanced skills in Python for scripting and automationProficiency in working with REST APIs for platform configuration and administrationUnderstanding of DevOps principles, including incident management, monitoring, and operational healthExperience in enterprise-grade environments with distributed, globally diverse teamsCompetency in analyzing and solving complex technical challenges with attention to detailEnglish language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher Nice to have Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum or SAFeBackground in Databricks workspace configuration, job orchestration, and cluster policy managementShowcase of contributions to platform standards, governance solutions, or shared automation resourcesFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or ARM templatesUnderstanding of CI/CD workflows and DevOps toolchain implementation We offer We connect like-minded people:Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impactEnjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeOpportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsWe invest in your growth:Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersDiscounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh languageWe cover it all:Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase PlanMonetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programMedical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceBenefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.