Lead Data Software Engineer

We are building reusable, governed data-sharing adapters that connect a cloud lakehouse and analytics warehouse to external platforms with strict access controls and SLAs. As a Lead Data Software Engineer, you will define lakehouse patterns, deliver integrations, and reinforce lineage and governance across data-out flows.

Responsibilities

• Design a UniForm write layer using one physical dataset with dual-format metadata for Delta and Iceberg consumers
• Build and validate GCS-to-BigQuery ingestion pipeline patterns for structured operational data
• Implement Kafka-based CDC patterns for real-time and near-real-time movement into the lakehouse
• Develop dependency-aware bookkeeping plus data lineage tracking patterns across pipelines
• Engineer modular, version-controlled adapter code intended for reuse across new integrations
• Configure Iceberg external table definitions in Snowflake using Horizon Catalog governance features
• Validate zero-copy read access from Snowflake to Iceberg and Delta tables without data movement
• Implement tenant-scoped access controls aligned with Snowflake metadata governance requirements
• Deliver and certify a Delta Sharing adapter for live, zero-copy sharing from Delta Lake to Databricks consumers
• Configure Delta Sharing endpoints and manage sharing agreements for Databricks access
• Validate Databricks read access via Delta Sharing for Spark, Pandas, and compatible consumers
• Test end-to-end freshness and sharing latency to meet agreed SLA targets
• Register connector types and implement RBAC plus tenant-scoped authorization for all data-out paths
• Implement metering hooks compatible with billing requirements for governed data-out flows

Requirements

• Proven experience with 5+ years in data engineering using Python and cloud data platforms
• Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud BigQuery for advanced analytics and data modeling
• Solid background working with lakehouse table formats, including Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake
• Demonstrated leadership skills to steer integration design, technical decisions, and delivery ownership
• Strong track record executing projects that deliver data pipelines and adapters meeting SLAs
• Advanced skills in Kafka/CDC patterns for real-time and near-real-time data movement
• Deep understanding of data lake and lakehouse ingestion architecture on object storage
• Excellent collaboration skills to align with platform, governance, and downstream consumer needs
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2) for technical discussions and documentation

Nice to have

• Apache Spark experience for validation and consumption testing
• Knowledge of Databricks Unity Catalog for governed access patterns
• Delta Lake expertise, including Delta Sharing setup and troubleshooting
• Gen AI Assisted Development experience with tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor
• Snowflake Horizon Catalog experience for metadata governance and external table management

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.