We are seeking a highly specialized Data Solution Architect with deep expertise in StarRocks database technology to join our team. The ideal candidate will focus on optimizing a custom fork of the open-source StarRocks codebase, integrating advanced features, and delivering high-concurrency, low-latency solutions for our production systems across multiple regions. Responsibilities Contribute to StarRocks open-source community through PR submissions and by influencing development decisions Optimize the database for high-concurrency and low-latency performance through advanced techniques Implement and manage Flink integration to enhance streaming ingestion performance Design cost-effective jobs and monitor their execution to boost efficiency Develop robust solutions for mega table management and data merge complexities Improve performance for complex analytical workloads through fine-tuned query engine adjustments Establish monitoring, alerting, and compliance-driven governance frameworks Collaborate with the team to address inefficiencies in existing Delta merge approaches Support the migration from costly Structured SQL implementations to efficient alternatives Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with the team Ensure production readiness and business continuity in systems spanning eleven regions Requirements Proven open-source contribution history within the StarRocks community Deep understanding of columnar storage, vectorized query engines, and database optimization Expertise in Flink, including integration and streaming ingestion performance tuning Experience in monitoring tools, alerting systems, and governance framework implementation 8+ years of relevant experience in database and analytical workload optimization Proficiency in designing efficient data merge techniques and mega table management Familiarity with complex regulatory environments, data governance, and compliance needs Strong project experience in mission-critical production systems and multi-region deployments Team player with excellent communication and documentation skills We offer/Benefits - International projects with top brands - Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers - Healthcare benefits - Employee financial programs - Paid time off and sick leave - Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses - Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses - Global career opportunities - Volunteer and community involvement opportunities - EPAM Employee Groups - Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn