Lead Data Engineer

EPAM Systems; Argentina; Presencial; ARS 3.906.000 - 6.696.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS monthly

Medicina Prepaga

Paternity Leave

Discounts card

English Training

Training Program

Marriage bonus

Referral Program

External Agreements and Discounts

Vacations: 14 days

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in Argentina is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to modernize data environments with cloud and lakehouse solutions using Databricks. You will lead scalable pipeline delivery, data migration, and governance in partnership with technical and business teams.

The role requires 5+ years as a Data Engineer, consulting experience, and strong SQL, Python/Scala skills. You will design end-to-end data platforms, ensure data quality, and optimize costs across cloud environments.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.
• Proven consulting experience working with clients and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with data migration projects, from legacy systems to cloud or platform-to-platform.
• Expertise in Databricks for development and optimization.
• Proficiency in advanced SQL and data modeling.
• Skills in Python or Scala for data engineering workloads.
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2).
• Strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Clear communication skills and teamwork focus.
• Proactive attitude with strong ownership mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Deliver data migration initiatives from on-premises to cloud or between platforms.
• Develop and optimize data solutions using Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Build ETL/ELT processes aligned with data engineering best practices.
• Elicit requirements with technical and business teams in a consulting context.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security across platforms.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and cost.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production pipeline issues.
• Document architectures, technical processes, and migration strategies.

Conocimientos

Databricks

SQL

Python

Scala

Data migration

Consulting

English (B2)

Communication

Ownership

Cloud platforms

Herramientas

Terraform

ARM

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to modernize data environments for the project, focusing on cloud and lakehouse solutions using Databricks. You will lead scalable pipeline delivery, data migration, and governance while partnering with technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable batch and streaming data pipelines
• Deliver data migration initiatives from on-premises to cloud or between platforms
• Develop and optimize data solutions using Databricks and Apache Spark
• Build ETL/ELT processes aligned with data engineering best practices
• Elicit requirements with technical and business teams in a consulting context
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security across platforms
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance and cost
• Troubleshoot and resolve production pipeline issues
• Document architectures, technical processes, and migration strategies

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer
• Proven consulting experience working with clients and stakeholders
• Hands‑on experience with data migration projects, from legacy systems to cloud or platform‑to‑platform
• Expertise in Databricks for development and optimization
• Proficiency in advanced SQL and data modeling
• Skills in Python or Scala for data engineering workloads
• Upper‑Intermediate English proficiency (B2, upper‑intermediate)
• Strong analytical and solution‑oriented mindset
• Clear communication skills and teamwork focus
• Proactive attitude with strong ownership mindset

Nice to have

• Databricks certification
• Experience with CI/CD for data pipelines
• Skills in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or ARM
• Experience in Spark performance tuning
• Familiarity with Power BI, Kafka, or Unity Catalog

We offer

• Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non‑wages concept).
• Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group).
• Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days).
• Discounts card.
• English Training (English lessons, twice per week).
• Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company).
• Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers).
• Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company).
• External Agreements and Discounts.
• Vacations: 14 calendar days a year

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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.