We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own end-to-end data modeling and pipeline delivery as a major enterprise data lake is re-architected. You will work hands-on with Databricks and dbt, partner closely with US-based stakeholders and collaborate with an India-based engineering team. You thrive with high autonomy, clear documentation and strong ownership.
Responsibilities
- Own dimensional data models from requirements through deployment using Kimball-aligned patterns
- Design, build and maintain pipelines in Databricks and dbt to support a modernised data lake
- Translate business requirements into scalable datasets, anticipating future reporting and analytics needs
- Lead end-to-end delivery including development, unit testing, UAT support and release coordination
- Produce clear technical documentation in Confluence and maintain decision records and data definitions
- Partner with US-based stakeholders to align outcomes, scope and delivery expectations
- Collaborate with an India-based engineering team to coordinate build, reviews and handovers
- Support basic dashboarding and validation to confirm data meets business expectations
Requirements
- Dimensional modeling capability including star schema, fact and dimension design and aggregate awareness
- Hands on experience with python programming
- Databricks experience for data engineering development and operational support dbt (data build tool) experience including modular modelling, testing and deployment practices
- SQL proficiency for analytics-grade transformations and performance-aware querying
- Traditional ETL and data warehousing foundation adapted to modern cloud data stacks
- End-to-end delivery ownership across requirements, build, testing, UAT and deployment
- Clear communication and strong documentation habits for non-technical stakeholder engagement
- Self-directed working style with comfort operating under light-touch leadership
Nice to have
- Experience re-architecting enterprise data lakes or data warehouses in multi-phase programs
- Familiarity with release planning across distributed teams and time zones
- Exposure to basic BI development or semantic layer design to support reporting consumption
We offer
- By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at Great Place To Work-Certified™ in 2024, Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 & one of Most Loved Workplace, as recognized by Newsweek, 2021 - 2023.
- Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters.
- You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices.
- We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey.
- At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.
Life at EPAM
- We are a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services that has rapidly grown in Australia since 2013.
- We adopt a global growth strategy, thinking and acting like start-ups, working in multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering results. With a multinational talented team, we have been delivering innovative solutions for cloud migration, cyber security, digital transformation, etc.
- You will work in an open and friendly work environment where your professional skills and experience can stand out.
How We Hire
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Here, we summarize the typical journey to finding a job within EPAM.
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Apply and tell us about yourself!
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Go through some standard interviews:
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- General interview with a recruiter
- Technical interview with our technology experts
- Manager interview or Offer interview with a hiring manager
- Get ready to join the team!
- Not sure if you meet all the requirements? No problem. Let's talk anyway and find out more!
- It takes 1 min of application to start the journey with us. Apply now!