Lead Data Quality Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Data Quality Engineer to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate will drive our data quality initiatives by collaborating with various teams to establish comprehensive testing strategies, set up data quality metrics, and ensure compliance with quality standards across all data products.

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it's your home, well-equipped offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.

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Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer teams to define and implement a comprehensive data quality testing strategy
• Develop and execute a quality verification plan for data products ensuring alignment with business needs
• Set priorities, assess risks, and select appropriate data tools for quality testing
• Manage and optimize data governance processes including preparation, integration, and quality control
• Establish and maintain Data Quality environments in adherence to standards
• Design, monitor, and manage QA reports, KPIs, and quality trends to track performance
• Facilitate efficient task execution by collaborating across teams involved in Data Solution Development
• Enforce and advocate for adherence to established quality standards

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in Data Management, Data Quality, Data Governance, and Data Integration
• In-depth knowledge of data pipelines, Data Lakes, and ETL testing processes
• Understanding of CI/CD principles and data processing best practices
• Strong SQL skills required
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages
• Familiarity with major cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience in developing test automation frameworks and maintaining QA environments
• Capability to perform data analysis and validate requirements
• Proven track record in creating Data project Test Strategies, Test Planning, and Test Case design
• Expertise in infrastructure troubleshooting, performance optimization, and bottleneck analysis
• Experienced in team leadership and direct customer interactions
• Analytical problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• English language proficiency

Nice to have

• Knowledge of data processing technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, ElasticSearch, and Python libraries (Pandas/NumPy, etc.)
• Background in various ETL tools including Databricks
• Basic skills in Linux and Bash scripting

We offer

• We connect like-minded people:
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth:
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including Google Cloud Platform, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all:
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.