Lead Data Engineer

About the Position

Lead Data Engineer

Lead · Remote · Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Brazil

We are seeking 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-apply now to help build a reliable modern data platform.

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

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning, and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club, and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams, and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13% employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

About the Company

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Learning Culture: Unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage: Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan
• Visual Benefit: Up to $200,000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan: Full-coverage life insurance plan in partnership with MetLife
• Medical Leave Coverage: 100% coverage of your medical leave, for up to 90 days
• Professional Growth Opportunities: A highly competitive and complete development process
• Stock Option Purchase Plan: Opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income: Chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and more
• Community Benefit: Part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees