Chief Data Engineer

EPAM Systems; México; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join a high-performing agile team supporting a major investment management client. You will design and deliver scalable data solutions across trading platforms, reporting systems, and investment operations.

The role requires 7+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/Snowflake, AWS, Python, and CI/CD experience, with excellent communication and stakeholder management. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years in Data Engineering.
• SQL, Snowflake, and Data Warehousing proficiency.
• AWS cloud services experience.
• Strong Python for data processing and ETL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• GitHub or Bitbucket familiarity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• English at B2 level or higher.
• Nice to have Power BI or similar BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data integration and warehousing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional squads including PO, SM, BA, and Engineers.
• Translate stories into robust data solutions using cloud tech.
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for financial data.
• Build and maintain SQL objects (views, procedures, functions).
• Establish data integration workflows across platforms.
• Contribute to solution architecture and technical design.
• Uphold data quality, security, and governance standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and showcases.
• Present completed solutions and business value to stakeholders.
• Support CI/CD deployment practices and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices.

Skills

SQL

Snowflake

Python

AWS

ETL/ELT

CI/CD

Git/GitHub or Bitbucket

Data Warehousing

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

AWS

Job description

We're looking for a highly driven Lead Data Engineer to become part of a high-performing agile team that supports a prominent investment management organization. This position suits an experienced data professional who possesses strong expertise in modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and financial data integration. The chosen candidate will serve as the voice of Data Engineering within a cross-functional squad, helping design, build, and deliver scalable data solutions that support trading platforms, reporting systems, and investment operations.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable data integration and data warehousing solutionsCollaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, SMEs, and Engineers to analyze and refine business requirementsTranslate user stories into robust technical solutions using modern cloud and data technologiesDevelop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for processing financial and investment dataBuild and maintain SQL-based database objects, including views, stored procedures, and functionsEstablish and support data integration workflows across enterprise platformsContribute to solution architecture, technical design discussions, and implementation effortsUphold high standards of data quality, performance, security, and governanceParticipate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and showcasesPresent completed solutions and communicate their business value to stakeholdersSupport the implementation of CI/CD processes and drive continuous improvement in deployment practicesMentor team members and promote engineering best practicesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Data EngineeringAdvanced proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and Data Warehousing concepts and architecturesPractical experience with AWS cloud servicesStrong Python skills for data processing and ETL developmentFamiliarity with source control systems such as GitHub or BitbucketExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of Agile delivery methodologiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a teamEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherNice to haveExperience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting toolsSkills in API development and integrationFamiliarity with investment, asset management, or financial services dataExperience supporting trading, reporting, accounting, or general ledger platformsExposure to AWS Glue, Athena, Lambda, S3, REST APIs, and SnapLogicExperience working within scaled Agile frameworksWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.