Lead Data Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, cloud-based software solutions. You will provide technical mentorship and hands-on expertise, driving the successful delivery of high-quality software projects. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, manage key components of production infrastructure, and contribute to advancing our engineering practices in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, cloud-based software solutions across both frontend and backend components.
  • Participate actively in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to enforce high standards and best practices.
  • Lead the development of new cloud-based product offerings and enhancements, ensuring solutions are robust, efficient, and maintainable.
• Project Involvement:
  • Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), from initial planning and task prioritization to execution and delivery.
  • Ensure technical and functional aspects of projects align with business objectives and client requirements.
• Infrastructure & Operations:
  • Support the implementation and optimization of production infrastructure, focusing on reliability, scalability, and security.
  • Collaborate with technology vendors to troubleshoot software issues and integrate enhancements.
  • Implement and advocate for best practices in building automated, security-compliant solutions.
• Mentorship & Collaboration:
  • Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, code quality, and project execution.
  • Foster a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge and promoting a culture   of continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on cloud-based solutions and big data technologies.
  • Proven experience in designing and developing large-scale applications in hybrid, distributed, and cloud environments.
  • Strong background in relational databases, big data tools (Hadoop, Spark, Hive), and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with CI/CD systems, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python and scripting languages.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering methodologies, including functional programming, object-oriented design, and design patterns.
  • Ability to manage and optimize big data pipelines, architectures, and datasets.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
  • Capable of effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work Environment:

• A dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative cloud-based solutions.

Additional Information

Epsilon at Our CORE  

Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe. Our products accelerate our clients’ ability to harness the power of their first-party data to activate campaigns across channels and devices, with an unparalleled ability to prove outcomes.  For decades, we’ve been helping marketers from the world’s top brands personalize experiences for millions of people with our cutting-edge technology, solutions and services. Our best-in-class identity gives brands a clear, privacy-safe view of their customers, which they can use across our suite of digital media, retail media, messaging and loyalty solutions. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC.    

Epsilon has a core set of 5 values that define our culture and guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We are seeking candidates that align with our company val