Lead Data Engineer Chennai, India
Lead Data Engineer Description
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer to enhance our dynamic team.
In this role, you will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining data integration solutions for our clients. Your leadership will guide a team of engineers in delivering scalable, high-quality, and efficient data integration solutions.
This role is perfect for an experienced data integration expert who is passionate about technology and excels in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain data integration solutions for clients
- Lead a team of engineers to ensure high-quality, scalable, and efficient delivery of data integration solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to comprehend business requirements and design fitting data integration solutions
- Ensure the security, reliability, and efficiency of data integration solutions
- Develop and maintain documentation, including technical specifications, data flow diagrams, and data mappings
- Continuously update knowledge on the latest data integration methods and tools
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- 8-13 years of experience in data engineering, data integration, or a related field
- Proficiency in cloud-native or Spark-based ETL tools such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or GCP Dataflow
- Strong knowledge of SQL for querying and manipulating data
- Competency in Snowflake for cloud data warehousing
- Familiarity with at least one cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience in leading a team of engineers on data integration projects
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English at a B2 level
Nice to have
- Background in ETL using Python
We offer
- Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
- Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
- Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
- Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
- Focused individual development
- Benefit package:
- Health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits
- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
