Staff Software Engineer

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V is hiring a Staff Software Engineer based in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This role requires strong expertise in Java and experience with distributed systems and cloud technologies. The engineer will own architectural decisions and deliver high-performance backend services while mentoring colleagues. The work environment focuses on quality and collaboration while leveraging a modern tech stack including AWS, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building and operating production distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with modern data tooling.
• Demonstrated Staff-level behaviors and technical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and delivery of high-performance backend services.
• Design, build, and optimize data-intensive systems.
• Deliver cloud-native solutions across multiple cloud platforms.

Skills

Strong backend expertise in Java and data-driven services

Experience with Apache Spark

Solid cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Ability to mentor and influence others

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

PostgreSQL

Databricks

Job description

Overview

About Epsilon

At Epsilon, we build advanced software solutions and intelligent data platforms that help global brands unlock value at scale. We operate at the intersection of cloud, data engineering, and high‑performance backend systems.

Why This Role

We are a small engineering team and are hiring a Staff Software Engineer to be a force multiplier—someone who can materially raise technical standards, improve delivery momentum, and lead complex engineering efforts through hands‑on execution and influence.

This is a Staff‑level individual contributor role: no people management, but significant ownership, architectural responsibility, and team impact.

What You’ll Do

• Own the architecture and delivery of high‑performance backend services and REST APIs (Java), from design through production.
• Design, build, and optimize data‑intensive systems, including Spark workloads and performance tuning.
• Deliver cloud‑native solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, integrating with platforms such as Databricks.
• Raise the engineering bar by leading design reviews, improving code quality and operational practices, and mentoring other engineers.
• Use AI‑assisted engineering tools (e.g., coding copilots, test generation, refactoring, design exploration) to increase speed and quality—and help establish team norms for responsible, effective use.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience building and operating production distributed systems.
• Strong backend expertise in Java and data‑driven services at scale.
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Spark and modern data tooling (Hadoop/Hive exposure a plus).
• Solid cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern platform tooling (Kubernetes, Docker; Airflow or equivalents).
• Demonstrated Staff‑level behaviors: strong technical judgment, cross‑team influence, and the ability to level up others through mentorship and standards.

Our Current Stack

• Backend: Java, RESTful microservices, occasional Python
• Data: Spark, Databricks, PostgreSQL, Scylla
• Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Platform: Kubernetes, Docker, some AWS Lambda

Who Thrives Here

You enjoy solving ambiguous problems, care deeply about engineering quality, and lead by building. You’re the engineer teams rely on to get unstuck, make sound technical tradeoffs, and ship durable systems.

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.

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