[Remote] Data & AI Technology Consultant (Databricks & Modern Data Platforms)

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. They are seeking a strategic Databricks & Modern Data Platforms leader to manage efforts across diverse data and AI disciplines, bridge business and technology needs, and establish modern cloud-native architectures. Responsibilities• Manage and harmonize efforts across diverse data and AI disciplines, aligning delivery with strategic business outcomes• Bridge business and technology needs, translating complex requirements into scalable data platform solutions• Collaborate with EPAM leadership to shape strategic investments and innovation in the Data & Analytics domain• Establish modern cloud-native architectures with Databricks, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog, creating scalable Lakehouse architectures• Lead cross-functional advisory and delivery teams, ensuring actionable insights and measurable business value• Develop and promote technological assets including blueprints, reference architectures, and accelerators for data modernization• Provide technical oversight while integrating AI/ML capabilities into data ecosystems, supporting proposals and effectively communicating technical solutionsSkills• Deep experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, MLflow) and modern data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, including data lakes, lakehouses, data mesh, and streaming architectures• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and articulate technical strategies in business terms• A natural storyteller and communicator with a consultative mindset and ability to lead without authority• Experience in both pre-sales and delivery, capable of switching between execution and strategic advisory modesBenefits• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)• Health Savings Account• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)• Employee Assistance Program• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection• Accident Insurance• Employee Discounts• Pet Insurance• Employee Stock Purchase Program• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) ProgramCompany Overview• EPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company.It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website isCompany H1B Sponsorship• EPAM Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 97 in 2025, 172 in 2024, 232 in 2023, 373 in 2022, 359 in 2021, 502 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job