Lead Data Engineer - Aws/snowflake

Lead Data Engineer At Epam

Architect the future of financial data as a Lead Data Engineer at EPAM. You'll design and implement sophisticated data solutions that power critical analytics for Asset Management and Alternative Investments, leveraging AWS and Snowflake to transform complex financial data into actionable business intelligence. EPAM is where tech talent thrives—building groundbreaking solutions, advancing your skills through world-class learning platforms, and working alongside a global community of problem-solvers to make the future real.

Responsibilities:

• Architect end-to-end data solutions that transform complex financial information into actionable insights for Asset Management and Alternative Investments
• Design and optimize high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS technologies to process critical investment data
• Establish data engineering design patterns and best practices that ensure scalability, reliability, and security across the organization
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex financial requirements into elegant technical solutions
• Champion robust data governance frameworks that maintain data quality and security throughout the entire data lifecycle
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement within the data engineering team

Requirements:

• 10+ years of data engineering experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role designing enterprise-scale data solutions
• Expert-level SQL skills with demonstrated ability to optimize complex queries and tune performance in large-scale environments
• Advanced Python programming expertise applied to data engineering challenges and automation workflows
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS data services including S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, and Step Functions
• Production-level Snowflake expertise including data sharing, performance optimization, and cost management
• Deep understanding of financial data structures and business processes within Asset Management or Alternative Investments
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data engineering workflows
• Familiarity with orchestration tools like Airflow or dbt (Optional)

We offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, 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.

EPAM will not provide new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates with existing transferable H-1B status may be considered. EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone. At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.