Lead Data Engineer
EPAM Systems
Software Engineering, Data Science
Remote
Posted on Apr 18, 2025
Lead Data Engineer Description
Join our dynamic team as a Lead Data Engineer, where you will contribute both independently and collaboratively to deliver top-tier data integration solutions.
Your knowledge of investment financial data and expertise in agile methodologies will be key as you work with cross-functional teams to enhance our trading platform and reporting functionalities. If you are results-driven and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Subject Matter Experts, and Development team to define and analyze user stories tracked in Jira
- Define, design, and implement software solutions using a modern technology stack
- Showcase solutions and explain business value to stakeholders during sprint showcases
- Work in configuration activities to support data integration initiatives
- Maintain a balance between independent work and team collaboration as needed
- Apply agile methodologies to deliver quality products iteratively
- Drive improvements in data engineering processes and practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent industry experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a professional Data Engineer
- More than 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Expertise in SQL, including creating views, stored procedures, and functions
- Background in data modeling with a focus on best practices
- Proficiency in Snowflake for data warehousing and analysis
- Understanding of data warehouse principles and architecture
- Familiarity with AWS and its data-related services
- Experience in Python, particularly for ETL tasks using Pandas and NumPy
- Capability to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like Bitbucket/GitHub and Bamboo
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- Background in financial systems and reporting, focusing on investments accounting or general ledger
- Knowledge of integrating large-scale ERP or financial investment systems
- Competency in delivering data solutions using AWS tools such as S3, Glue, Athena, and Lambda through agile methodologies
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools and reporting platforms
- Skills in agile practices, including story estimation and sprint planning
We offer
- Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
- Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7,000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
- Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP $15,000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
- National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
- Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
- 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
- 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
- Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home