Lead Data Software Engineer
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About the Position
We are building a Lead Data Software Engineer role to deliver cloud-native big-data and full-stack solutions for our data and MarTech ecosystem at scale. You will partner with product, marketing, and data teams to design reliable distributed systems, modern apps, and Azure-based pipelines that connect MarTech and customer-facing platforms-apply now.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance big-data applications using Scala, Databricks, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming, and Python
- Implement and optimize cloud-native data pipelines on Azure, including ADF-based ingestion, transformation, and orchestration
- Build and maintain full-stack applications using modern JavaScript frameworks and backend services
- Create robust APIs and microservices that integrate MarTech systems with customer-facing platforms
- Apply modern design patterns to improve reliability, maintainability, and scalability across distributed systems and full-stack architectures
- Drive AI-assisted engineering practices including Vibe Coding and other generative-AI development accelerators
- Translate business needs into durable technical solutions across data and application layers with cross-functional teams
Requirements
- Hands-on experience (5+ years) with big-data technologies such as Scala, Databricks, Spark SQL, and Spark Streaming, along with Python
- Practical experience with cloud engineering on Azure services, including Azure Data Factory
- Deep expertise in advanced system design, including event-driven architectures and distributed design patterns
- Full-stack engineering experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Solid background in backend development using Node.js, Python, or Java
- Proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL API design, along with CI/CD pipelines supporting full-stack deployments
- Proven ability to lead engineering teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business impact
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI-augmented development such as Vibe Coding or comparable frameworks
- Exposure to modern AI/ML pipelines for personalization, segmentation, or content automation
We Offer
- Opportunity to work remotely in Colombia
- Engaging role in a leading tech company, EPAM Systems
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company, delivering digital transformation and technology innovation across various industries.
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EPAM helps organizations innovate their business processes and rethink the way they manage their businesses so they can remain competitive in this new digital age.