Senior Software Engineer (Big Data)

Publicisgroupe; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 88,900 - 165,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid sick time

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Publicisgroupe in Westminster, Colorado is seeking a Big Data Software Developer to design and optimize data processing solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience and proficiency in Python and Apache Spark, along with familiarity in AWS and machine learning.

The position includes flexible time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits, promoting a culture of growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience in a scalable, distributed, or multi-node environment.
• Experience in Machine Learning, including model development and feature engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to own problems end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing solutions.
• Optimize and fine-tune Spark jobs for performance.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and multi-functional teams.

Skills

Python

Apache Spark

SQL

AWS

Scala

Java

Machine Learning

Kubernetes

Docker

Apache Hadoop

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Databricks

ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

Job description

Overview

What You’ll Achieve

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing solutions across on-premises and cloud environments using Python and Apache Spark.
• Optimize and fine‑tune Spark jobs for performance, including resource utilization, shuffling, partitioning, and caching, to ensure maximum efficiency in large‑scale big data environments.
• Design and implement scalable, fault‑tolerant data pipelines with end‑to‑end monitoring, alerting, and logging.
• Leverage AWS cloud services (2+ years preferred) to build and manage data pipelines and distributed processing workloads.
• Develop and optimize SQL queries across relational and data warehouse systems (RDBMS/Data Warehouse).
• Apply design patterns and best practices for efficient data modeling, partitioning, and distributed system performance.
• Use Git (or equivalent) for source control and maintain strong unit and integration testing practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, partners, and multi‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to extract actionable insights from large datasets and support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to establishing engineering best practices and standards.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of software development experience in a scalable, distributed, or multi‑node environment.
• Proficient in programming with Scala, Python, or Java; comfortable building data‑driven solutions at scale.
• Significant experience with Apache Spark and exposure to Hadoop, Hive, and related big data technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS, preferred) and an interest in cloud migration projects.
• Eager to deepen your expertise with the Databricks platform.
• Exposure to modern data tools and frameworks such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Airflow.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to own problems end‑to‑end and deliver results.
• Consultative mentality — comfortable taking initiative, building relationships, communicating broadly, and tackling challenges head‑on.
• Collaborative teammate with an eagerness to learn from peers and mentors while contributing to a culture of growth.
• Motivated to grow your career within a dynamic, innovative company.

What you’ll bring

• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a big data software developer.
• Experience in Machine Learning, including model development, feature engineering, or integrating ML workflows into data pipelines.
• Experience with Databricks, including Notebooks, Delta Lake, Jobs, Pipelines, and Unity Catalog, preferred.
• Proficiency with the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for real‑time search, log analysis, and visualization, preferred.
• AWS, Databricks, or Spark certification a plus.

Benefits

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 the following:

• Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
• Time to Recover: 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 needing 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 for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories 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 $88,900.00 - USD $165,100.00/NA. 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. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility 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 11/25/2025.