We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior Data Platform Operations Engineer** to ensure the stability, security, performance, and cost efficiency of our global enterprise data platform. This role is pivotal in providing 8/5 operational coverage within a follow\-the\-sun 24x5 support model, ensuring the platform consistently supports business activities worldwide. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in cloud\-based data platforms, a strong operational mindset, and a proactive approach to optimizing performance, enhancing observability, and managing costs. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Maintain a stable, secure, and performant enterprise data platform (Snowflake, AWS data stack, dbt, orchestration tools, BI/analytics, etc.) * Provide operational coverage within an 8/5 support model and participate in a 24/7 on\-call rotation for critical incidents * Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions to facilitate proactive incident detection and resolution * Perform platform upgrades, patching, and configuration management in alignment with security and compliance requirements * Continuously tune system performance to meet evolving business needs * Use holistic observability frameworks covering infrastructure, data pipelines, and platform services to execute monitoring activities * Deliver actionable operational insights through monitoring dashboards and reporting * Identify and execute process automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventions * Propose and implement continuous improvements to advance platform resilience, scalability, and cost\-effectiveness * Contribute to infrastructure\-as\-code and configuration\-as\-code practices for consistent, repeatable operations **Requirements** * Background in managing cloud\-native data platforms for over 3 years (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, or similar) * Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS) with emphasis on operations, automation, and cost governance * Skills in monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, etc.) * Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible) and configuration management practices * Understanding of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments * Competency in problem\-solving with a proactive, service\-oriented mindset * Flexibility to work in a global operations environment with on\-call responsibilities * Qualifications in clear communication and collaboration with engineering, data, and business stakeholders * Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence * Proficiency in English language at an Upper\-Intermediate level (B2\) or higher **Nice to have** * Showcase of implementing FinOps frameworks and cost optimization practices * Background in working within regulated industries (pharma, healthcare, finance) in compliance\-driven environments * Familiarity with modern data stack tools (dbt, Dagster/Airflow, ThoughtSpot, Tableau, Power BI) * Understanding of SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) principles and practices **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi\-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting\-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.