EPAM has presence across 40+ countries globally with 55,000 + professionals & numerous delivery centers, Key locations are North America, Eastern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe, APAC, Mid East & Development Centers in India (Hyderabad, Pune & Bangalore). Location: Gurgaon/Pune/Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Chennai Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days office in a week) Job Description: 5-14 Years of in Big Data & Data related technology experience Expert level understanding of distributed computing principles Expert level knowledge and experience in Apache Spark Hands on programming with Python Proficiency with Hadoop v2, Map Reduce, HDFS, Sqoop Experience with building stream-processing systems, using technologies such as Apache Storm or Spark-Streaming Good understanding of Big Data querying tools, such as Hive, and Impala Experience with integration of data from multiple data sources such as RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle), ERP, Files Good understanding of SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, relational schemas Experience with NoSQL databases, such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB Knowledge of ETL techniques and frameworks Performance tuning of Spark Jobs Experience with native Cloud data services AWS/Azure Ability to lead a team efficiently Experience with designing and implementing Big data solutions Practitioner of AGILE methodology WE OFFER Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: • Health benefits, Medical Benefits• Retirement benefits• Paid time off• Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc

We are looking for a talented Lead Java Engineer with a passion for frontend development using Angular and a solid understanding of backend technologies. We need experienced Engineers who can contribute to critical application and product development projects. Join our team and contribute your expertise to creating innovative and user-friendly web applications that meet the demands of our dynamic industry. Responsibilities Maintenance and support of IQ product in Identity Management system Incidents triage and refinement, management Incidents troubleshooting and root cause analysis Bug fixing, and verification Unit tests coverage, and automation Establishing tools to track and control SLA Helping triaging incoming requests Supporting deployment process including hotfix releases Interacting with new feature development teams in terms of cross-team knowledge sharing Creating documentation Running change management process Negotiating with other levels of support service on the client's side; Day-to-day leadership of the engineering team Requirements Minimum experience required is 9 to 15 years in Java development. Proven track of history running Support Service with the committed SLAs from engineering standpoint Hands on experience working with incident management process; Profound understanding of ITIL processes Solid knowledge in Metrics & KPIs Proven track of history working with Java software development Advanced understanding of Angular Profound understanding of engineering excellence principles and practices Hands on experience leading large-scale technical team on program level Advanced experience with object-oriented analysis and design skills Advanced experience with an object-oriented programming language and techniques Great communication skills Must have hands on experience with Microservices Nice to have Knowledge of IAM Experience with Continuous Delivery Experience instrumenting code for gathering production performance metrics Good understanding of AI and Machine Learning principles

Hiring "Azure & devops" for Pune Location. Overall Experience: 5- 11 yrs If you are interested in the below-mentioned position, please share your updated CV to sandhya_allam@epam.com along with the following details: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. 1. Have you applied for a role in EPAM in the recent times 2. Years of Experience in Azure Cloud and DevOps Solutions 3. Years of Experience in Docker & Kubernetes 4. Years of Experience in Terraform 5. Experience in python/Bash/powershell : 6. Current Salary 7.Expected Salary 8. Notice Period (Negotiable or Mandate Responsibilities : Responsible for fault-tolerance, high-availability, scalability, and security on AZURE Infra and Platform. Responsible for implementation of CI/CD pipelines with automated build and test systems. Responsible for Production Deployment using Multiple Deployment Strategies. Responsible for Automating the AZURE Infrastructure and Platform Deployment with IAAC. Responsible for Automating System Configurations using Configuration Management Tools. Hands on Production Experience with AZURE Compute Service: VM Management, VMSS, AKS, Container Instance, Autoscaling, Load Balancers, Spot Instances, App Service,. Hands on Production Experience with AZURE Network Service: VNET, Subnets, Express Route, Azure Gateway, VPN, Load Balancer, DNS, Traffic Manager, CDN, Front Door, Private Link, Network Watcher Good Automation Skills using AZURE Orchestration Tools- Terraform, Ansible, ARM & CLI. Hands on Production experience in Docker and Container Orchestration using AKS, ACR. Ability to write scripts (Linux/shell/Python/PowerShell/Bash/CLI) to automate Cloud Automation Tasks

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer - Java Full Stack ReactJS to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in Java and ReactJS to develop innovative software solutions and drive technological advances in a global environment. Responsibilities Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions using Java and ReactJS Create and maintain web applications with responsive design and seamless user experience Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver integrated solutions Ensure code quality, proper documentation, and adherence to best practices in software development Participate in code reviews, project planning sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities Optimize front-end and back-end components for maximum performance and scalability Implement security measures and data protection protocols within the applications Analyze system performance and make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs Requirements 5 to 8 years of experience in software development Proficiency in Java, including multi-threaded programming, memory management, and profiling Expertise in JavaScript & TypeScript with a solid understanding of React Qualifications in Web Services (REST, SOAP), XML, and web development Familiarity with Spring Framework and Spring Boot Understanding of large Enterprise systems and Event Driven Architecture Background in Oracle Database, SQL, PLSQL, and transaction handling Skills in using tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, JIRA, Git, Gitlab, Maven, and Gradle Showcase of passion for system design, hands-on delivery, and production support

Primary Skill Ansible Automation Engineering Must-Have Skills Hands-on experience authoring Ansible roles and playbooks for enterprise systems Strong Python scripting ability for custom modules, validation hooks, and CLI helpers Deep familiarity with Ansible Tower/AWX: job templates, workflow templates, surveys, and RBAC Solid understanding of Linux (RHEL/Debian) administration and system facts gathering Experience validating roles with Molecule, plus linting via yamllint and unit tests via pytest Comfort packaging and publishing Ansible collections to Galaxy and integrating into CI pipelines Good working knowledge of PostgreSQL ecosystem-configuration tuning via Ansible facts Excellent collaboration skills for working across offshore/onshore teams and with Google stakeholders

5 - 7 years of experience in a DevSecOps, Application Security, or DevOps Security role. Strong working knowledge of: Extensive experience in GitHub Enterprise and related security capabilities, specially security tool integrations and automations CI/CD pipeline integration of security tooling. Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hands-on experience with CSPM solutions. Working experience in Application security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC) Sound working experience in scripting and programming languages Experience collaborating with software engineers, cloud teams, and SREs in a security capacity. Good understanding of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, and DevOps lifecycle. Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation (e.g., GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible).

Role & responsibilities Excellent communication, presentation, and planning skills Exceptional organizational, leadership and stakeholder management skills Very Good experience in Solution Architecture/ Technical architecture , CI/ CD and ENG/ Coding best practices (along with tools used in the projects) ***Solution Architecture & Components involved, in detail. Engineering Best Practices along with tools. - CI/CD , Branching & Merging strategies , Quality Gates. Around 5 years of experience working in Product Development Strong experience of executing projects in Agile Methodology 3+ years project management experience with end-to-end delivery Strong people Management skills Understanding and Involvement in Account/ Project P&L , Revenue , Margin" Preferred candidate profile Project Lead/Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager

Key Skills: Snowflake (Snow SQL, Snow PLSQL and Snowpark ) Strong Python Airflow/DBT Any DevOps tools AWS/Azure Cloud Skills Requirements: Looking for engineer for information warehouse Warehouse is based on AWS/Azure, DBT, Snowflake. Strong programming experience with Python. Experience with workflow management tools like Argo/Oozie/Airflow. Experience in Snowflake modelling - roles, schema, databases Experience in data Modeling (Data Vault). Experience in design and development of data transformation pipelines using the DBT framework.

Design, build and maintain the CI/CD infrastructure and tools including the container platform (Kubernetes) Implement features and functionality for major and minor releases mainly on Automation stack including Documentum platform technologies as necessary (D2, Indexing Services, Retention Policy Services) Work on the technical design of CI/CD components Ensure that project/enhancements work is delivered on agreed time, cost and quality constraints following the release calendars Resolve issues and provide debugging if necessary primarily for CI/CD tool components Address all CI/CD infrastructure technical questions Responsible for continuous improvement and management of changes affecting the services Collaboration with the application and project management teams that build and manage the applications running on top of the CI/CD platforms to ensure all necessary requests are managed within the CI/CD framework Take accountability to ensure adherence with Security and Compliance policies and procedures Work with multiple product vendors to address bugs and perform Root-cause analysis

EPAM has presence across 40+ countries globally with 55,000 + professionals & numerous delivery centers, Key locations are North America, Eastern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe, APAC, Mid East & Development Centers in India (Hyderabad, Pune & Bangalore). Location: Gurgaon/Pune/Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Chennai Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days office in a week) Job Description: 5-14 Years of in Big Data & Data related technology experience Expert level understanding of distributed computing principles Expert level knowledge and experience in Apache Spark Hands on programming with Python Proficiency with Hadoop v2, Map Reduce, HDFS, Sqoop Experience with building stream-processing systems, using technologies such as Apache Storm or Spark-Streaming Good understanding of Big Data querying tools, such as Hive, and Impala Experience with integration of data from multiple data sources such as RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle), ERP, Files Good understanding of SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, relational schemas Experience with NoSQL databases, such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB Knowledge of ETL techniques and frameworks Performance tuning of Spark Jobs Experience with native Cloud data services AWS/Azure/GCP Ability to lead a team efficiently Experience with designing and implementing Big data solutions Practitioner of AGILE methodology WE OFFER Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: • Health benefits, Medical Benefits• Retirement benefits• Paid time off• Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc

We are looking for a Lead /Senior ServiceNow Developer to join our team and lead the development of solutions on the ServiceNow platform. Experience : 5 to 12 Years ITOM/CMDB/ITSM/SecOps/GRC/ATF/Service Portal/CSM/HRSD - any 2 modules Integrations - InBound and OutBound / Rest / JSON - Very Strong on Integrations side ServiceNow Full Platform Knowledge - Basic Understanding of Full Platform Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth analysis of agent and operator workflows to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation. Design and implement innovative solutions leveraging ServiceNow platform capabilities, including UI Builder, JavaScript, and Seismic framework, to streamline agent tasks and improve overall productivity. Develop and maintain agent-facing tools and dashboards to provide real-time insights and support decision-making. Collaborate with IT teams to understand their needs and translate them into actionable requirements. Provide ongoing training and support to agents on new tools and processes. Measure and analyze the impact of implemented solutions on agent productivity and customer satisfaction. If interested in above job description, please send your updated CV along with following details to sandhya_allam@epam.com. How many integrations have you worked on in ServiceNow (Inbound/Outbound, REST, JSON)? What is your experience level with JavaScript scripting in ServiceNow? Which two ServiceNow modules have you worked on? (Choose from ITOM, ITAM ,CMDB, ITSM, SecOps, GRC, ATF, Service Portal, CSM, HRSD) Briefly describe your development experience in ServiceNow. Notice period? current cct & expected ctc?

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in Java and Azure to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge enterprise-grade solutions. This role will involve leveraging modern architecture patterns, defining integration strategies, and ensuring the scalability, resilience, and security of applications within a dynamic technology environment. Responsibilities Architect and design enterprise-grade solutions leveraging Java, Azure services, and on-premises infrastructure Demonstrate knowledge of architecture patterns (e.g., layered, event-driven, CQRS), code-level patterns (e.g., factory, strategy, decorator), and data patterns (e.g., data mesh, event sourcing, medallion architecture) Develop scalable, resilient, and secure API-based integration solutions for internal and external applications Apply domain-driven design (DDD) and microservices architecture to design robust solutions Define Azure Integration Services strategy using Azure API Management, Service Bus, Logic Apps, Event Grid, Function Apps, and Data Factory Must be hands-on with Java and capable of designing high-throughput, low-latency systems Requirements 15+ years of experience in software development, including 4-5 years in an architect role Proven experience in architecting and building large-scale enterprise applications using Java, Azure, and on-premises solutions Strong knowledge of cloud concepts, patterns, practices, and technologies, preferably with hands-on experience using various Azure services Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API-based integration Experience with database technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and NoSQL databases Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation frameworks Strong experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Hiring Full Stack Developers We are currently looking for experienced .NET Core Full Stack Engineers with expertise in Angular or React to join our team. Notice Period: Candidates with a notice period of 30 days to 60 days max are preferred. Must-Have Skills: Strong hands-on experience as a .NET Developer Expertise in .NET Core , ASP.NET Core , ASP.NET MVC , and Web API Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 Hands-on experience with Angular (v4+) or React JS Solid understanding of Entity Framework Strong grasp of SOLID principles and Design Patterns Experience with TDD/BDD and unit testing methodologies Proficiency in writing optimized SQL queries Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control using Git Passion for best engineering practices and clean code Work Model: Hybrid 2 days per week from the office Interested? Please share your updated CV with the following details to Pavan_namburi@epam.com : Total Experience: Email ID: Mobile Number: Current CTC: Expected CTC: Notice Period / Last Working Day: Preferred Job Location: Availability for Interview (Weekdays/Weekends): For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out. Thanks & Regards, Pavan Namburi Recruiter Pavan_namburi@epam.com

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Solution Architect with expertise in Java and AWS technologies to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in cloud-native and microservices architectures while collaborating directly with clients and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards Define architecture vision across application, integration, and infrastructure layers, ensuring alignment with business goals Apply industry best practices and patterns, including microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation such as solution design diagrams, narratives, and work breakdown structures Facilitate technical brainstorming sessions, architecture workshops, and whiteboarding exercises with teams and stakeholders Conduct technical reviews, design validations, and walkthroughs of solution proposals with customers Lead decision-making processes for architecture spanning data, security, scalability, and integration domains Drive modernization initiatives by utilizing modern technology stacks and approaches for greenfield projects Oversee alignment with non-functional requirements (NFRs) such as performance, security, scalability, and high availability Collaborate in the adoption of architectural quality frameworks like Utility Trees and Quality Attribute Workshops Manage architectural complexities in cloud-native and serverless applications to ensure robust design principles are adhered to Requirements 13–19 years of professional experience with strong understanding of enterprise-scale solutions Proven expertise in Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture Strong implementation knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, API Gateway, Step Functions, SNS/SQS Completion of at least 3 solution architecture projects over the past 5 years Background in designing and building cloud-native applications and serverless solutions Showcase of driving architectural decisions across complex domains like data, security, and integration Experience in customer-facing technical discussions, architecture workshops, and reviews Familiarity with non-functional requirements such as security, scalability, high availability, and performance optimization Understanding of architectural quality frameworks including Utility Trees and Quality Attribute Workshops

Hi, Greetings!! About EPAM System : Epam is one of the strongest Engineering company with strong capabilities in Consulting, design and physical product development. Our Service mix includes Software Engineering and Product/platform development for our clients apart from Quality Assurance, Automation, Managed Services and Infrastructure/Licensing too. At Epam India, our key practices include Cloud, Data, Digital Engagement, Quality engineering and Open source. At India, we work for diverse, blue chip clients across industries like Software and Hi tec, Financial Services, Retail, Media, Travel, Health care, Life Sciences and more .Net FS Pool JD Hands-on experience as a .NET Developer; Development experience with . NET core; ASP.NET core, ASP.NET MVC /ASP.NET Web API; Good knowledge of JavaScript / HTML5/CSS3; JS frameworks ( ReactJS : Experience with Entity framework; Strong knowledge of SOLID ; Good understanding of Design Patterns; BDD/TDD, unit testing concepts; Strong knowledge of SQL; Acquaintance with Microservice architecture; Experience with CI/CD, Git, TeamCity and/or VSTS; Strong belief and promotion of best engineering practices; Agile practices experience, attitude to quality; Leadership skills (For Lead); Upper-Intermediate spoken English. If interested, please share your updated CV on Pavan_namburi@epam.com along with below details : Total experience - Email id - Mobile Number - Current CTC - Expected CTC - Notice period or Last working day: Job Location: Please note that this is a hybrid model, requiring you to work from the office 2 days a week. Availability for interview in weekdays/Weekends - Please reach out for any queries you may have. Thanks and Regards, Pavan Namburi Recruiter Email: Pavan_namburi@epam.com

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in data integration to join our team focused on the Markit EDM platform. You will play a key role in developing, testing, and supporting EDM functionalities while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to lead business-as-usual initiatives and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions and problem resolution. If you have strong experience with the Markit EDM platform and SQL and a commitment to supporting clients effectively, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities Lead business-as-usual initiatives and deliver high-quality support to business and technology teams Manage a team of 8-10 members as the EDM lead Analyze and resolve complex issues with strong problem-solving skills Maintain strict adherence to issue tracking and incident management processes Support production and test environments to ensure stability and performance Communicate effectively with clients, business users, and internal teams to facilitate collaboration Deliver assigned work with a focus on quality and timely completion Provide regular project progress updates to management and project teams Requirements Proven experience as a software engineer with strong data integration skills using the Markit EDM platform and SQL Background in leading teams or initiatives in a technical environment Experience with Markit EDM and EDM implementations covering any of the following data sets: Market, Instrument, Party, Reference, Corporate Actions and Historical Time-Series Skills in application support, including first and second-line problem resolution Competency in incident and problem management Strong communication skills with English proficiency at C1 level or above Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with business users and cross-functional teams

Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Oracle PL/SQL Able to understand and perform query tuning Basis bash commands and scripting Well versed with Gitlab Knowledge of Autosys scheduling is desirable Produce secure and clean code that is stable, operational, consistent, and well-performing. Design, plan and deliver solutions independently as well as with a team in a large-scale enterprise environment Good communication skills to collaborate with our global stakeholders

Dear Candidate, Greetings from EPAM Systems ! We are a leading global provider of product development, software engineering, and automation services. We recently came across your profile on Naukri and believe your experience aligns well with an exciting opportunity we have. Were currently hiring for the JavaScript Test Engineer role and would love to explore this further with you. Position: JavaScript Automation Test Engineer Location: Pune / Bangalore Experience Required: 04 years- 10 years Job Description Highlights: Strong understanding of testing fundamentals test process, design techniques, defect lifecycle, etc. Hands-on experience in JavaScript or TypeScript for test automation Proficiency in tools like WebdriverIO, Protractor, Jest, Puppeteer, or Cypress Familiarity with frameworks such as Jasmine, Mocha, or Chai Experience in API & UI automation Exposure to in-sprint automation and Agile methodologies Experience integrating test suites with CI tools like Jenkins/Bamboo If this sounds interesting, please share your updated resume along with the following details: Total Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript Testing (in years): Experience in API Automation (in years): Tools Used (WebdriverIO, Protractor, Jest, etc.) and Duration: Frameworks Used (Jasmine, Mocha, Chai, etc.) and Duration: Current CTC: Expected CTC: Notice Period: Current Location: Preferred Location: Are you available for a face-to-face interview on 14th June in Pune ? (Yes/No): Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Warm regards, EPAM Systems

EPAM has presence across 40+ countries globally with 55,000 + professionals & numerous delivery centers, Key locations are North America, Eastern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe, APAC, Mid East & Development Centers in India (Hyderabad, Pune & Bangalore). Location: Gurgaon/Pune/Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Chennai Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days office in a week) Job Description: 5-14 Years of in Big Data & Data related technology experience Expert level understanding of distributed computing principles Expert level knowledge and experience in Apache Spark Hands on programming with Python Proficiency with Hadoop v2, Map Reduce, HDFS, Sqoop Experience with building stream-processing systems, using technologies such as Apache Storm or Spark-Streaming Good understanding of Big Data querying tools, such as Hive, and Impala Experience with integration of data from multiple data sources such as RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle), ERP, Files Good understanding of SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, relational schemas Experience with NoSQL databases, such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB Knowledge of ETL techniques and frameworks Performance tuning of Spark Jobs Experience with native Cloud data services Azure Ability to lead a team efficiently Experience with designing and implementing Big data solutions Practitioner of AGILE methodology WE OFFER Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: • Health benefits, Medical Benefits• Retirement benefits• Paid time off• Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc

EPAM has presence across 40+ countries globally with 55,000 + professionals & numerous delivery centers, Key locations are North America, Eastern Europe, Central Europe, Western Europe, APAC, Mid East & Development Centers in India (Hyderabad, Pune & Bangalore). Location: Gurgaon/Pune/Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Chennai Work Mode: Hybrid (2-3 days office in a week) Job Description: 5-14 Years of in Big Data & Data related technology experience Expert level understanding of distributed computing principles Expert level knowledge and experience in Apache Spark Hands on programming with Python Proficiency with Hadoop v2, Map Reduce, HDFS, Sqoop Experience with building stream-processing systems, using technologies such as Apache Storm or Spark-Streaming Good understanding of Big Data querying tools, such as Hive, and Impala Experience with integration of data from multiple data sources such as RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle), ERP, Files Good understanding of SQL queries, joins, stored procedures, relational schemas Experience with NoSQL databases, such as HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB Knowledge of ETL techniques and frameworks Performance tuning of Spark Jobs Experience with native Cloud data services AWS Ability to lead a team efficiently Experience with designing and implementing Big data solutions Practitioner of AGILE methodology WE OFFER Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects Focused individual development Benefit package: • Health benefits, Medical Benefits• Retirement benefits• Paid time off• Flexible benefits Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc