Lead, Software Engineer

Publicis Groupe ANZ; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 139,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Epsilon is seeking a Lead, Software Engineer to design and build scalable cloud-based software and data solutions. You will work with Java, Micronaut, Angular, Node.js, and AWS to deliver robust backend APIs and real-time UI features.

You will collaborate with product owners to define requirements, implement CI/CD pipelines with GoCD, and ensure secure, compliant workloads across multi-tenant environments. Remote work is possible within the US.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related field with 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Design and develop backend APIs using Java for WebSocket/RESTful communication.
• Develop microservices with Micronaut for serverless environments.
• Create Databricks batch jobs using Apache Spark for large-scale data.
• Develop Angular UI components connected to a Node.js backend for real-time notifications.
• Use GoCD to implement CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments.
• Leverage AWS services (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, SSM) for scalable cloud apps.
• Use Terraform for IaC and automated deployments.
• Develop Python and Shell scripts to automate pipelines.
• Utilize Kafka for event-driven microservices and ELK for logging.
• Implement integration tests with Gauge and perform performance tests with K6.
• Manage PostgreSQL databases with Liquibase for schema version control.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop software and cloud solutions aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with product owner and tech manager to refine user stories and requirements.
• Deliver features within sprint cycles while following coding standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues and security vulnerabilities.
• Support hotfixes with cross-functional teams and ensure test coverage.
• Evaluate performance, scalability, and reliability of applications and drive improvements.
• Provide feedback on availability, performance, and integration across systems.
• Mentor team members on coding best practices and testing strategies.
• Contribute to benchmark, load, and stress testing and analyze results.

Skills

Java

Micronaut

Angular

Node.js

AWS

Terraform

Python

Shell scripting

Kafka

ELK

Gauge

K6

PostgreSQL

Liquibase

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

REST/WebSocket APIs

Java

Micronaut

Angular

Node.js

GoCD

AWS (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, SSM)

Terraform

Python

Shell scripting

Kafka

ELK Stack

Liquibase

Job description

Company Description

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Overview

Employer: Epsilon Data Management LLC

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineer

Job Requisition: 6630.5935.11

Job Location: 6021 Connection Drive, Irving, TX 75039. Telecommuting available from anywhere in the US.

Job Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

Duties: Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Partner with product owner and technical manager to define and refine new user stories and requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Assess proof of concepts and innovative ideas for cloud and big data solutions, providing strategic recommendations for technology implementation. Deliver assigned software features as part of the sprint cycle, adhering to established coding standards and meeting specified functional requirements. Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues in production environments. Collaborate with development teams, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement hotfixes promptly. Analyze and remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scans, including dependency analysis, and ensure continuous compliance with security policies during each sprint cycle. Help team members with coding best practices, formulating effective unit and regression testing strategies, and executing performance tests, while analyzing the outcomes. Design and execute benchmark, load, stress, endurance, and other performance tests; monitor application logs to assess system behavior and identify optimization opportunities. Collaborate effectively with peers to develop and implement seamless product integrations, ensuring cohesive functionality across systems. Provide insightful technical feedback on the availability, performance, reliability, and scalability of applications within scope, contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Requirements: Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related field and three years of experience in the job offered or three years of experience in any occupation in which the required experience was gained.

Position also requires three years of experience in each of the following:

1. Design and develop backend APIs using Java to support WebSocket and RESTful communication, enabling efficient data exchange and real-time interactivity for web applications.
2. Develop scalable microservices using the Micronaut framework to optimize performance and memory usage in serverless environments.
3. Create and manage Databricks batch jobs using Apache Spark to process large-scale streaming data sets.
4. Develop Angular user interface components, integrating with a Node.js backend to enable real-time user notifications, ensuring seamless and dynamic user interactions.
5. Use GoCD to implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for automating the deployment of applications to multiple tenant environments.
6. Leverage AWS services including S3 for storage, Lambda for serverless execution, API Gateway for routing traffic, and SSM for configuration management, to build scalable and reliable cloud-based applications.
7. Use Terraform to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automating the provisioning, configuration, and version-controlled deployment of cloud infrastructure.
8. Develop Python and Shell scripts to automate deployment pipelines and system maintenance tasks.
9. Utilize Kafka to implement event-driven architecture for microservices, triggering AWS Lambda functions, and use ELK Stack for efficient logging.
10. Implement integration tests using the Gauge framework to validate end-to-end service functionality.
11. Utilize K6 framework to conduct performance testing for REST APIs.
12. Manage and maintain relational databases using PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity, high availability, and optimized performance for applications; integrate Liquibase for version control of database schemas, facilitating database changes in a structured, reliable, and automated manner.

Telecommuting available from anywhere in the US.

Additional Information

When you join Epsilon, we’ll create something EPIC together. We’re a global leader in data and identity, with deep expertise in digital media, clean rooms, customer data platforms, loyalty and marketing services. Positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon helps brands deliver personalized experiences at scale and build lasting customer relationships by unlocking the full potential of data and identity. Epsilon operates in 30+ countries across EMEA, the Americas and APAC, with more than 8,000 employees.

Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC:

Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon

Life at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog

Epsilon has five values that define our culture and guide us as we create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We seek candidates who align with our company values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work:

• Act with integrity. We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing.
• Work together to win together. We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential.
• Innovate with purpose. We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes.
• Respect all voices. We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging.
• Empower with accountability. We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to:

• Time to recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 14 paid holidays, paid sick time
• Family well-being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
• Extra perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants who need accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.

Compensation Range: USD $138,590.00 - USD $182,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/24/2026.