Data Engineering Manager

Required Qualifications 6+ years of progressive experience in IT with at least 5+ years in a dedicated engineering role, focusing on data, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives.

Extensive experience designing and developing identity spines/graphs in both the paid and owned audience spaces.

Demonstrable expertise in Solution Architecture Design, including creating architectural diagrams, design documents, and technical specifications for complex systems.

Deep hands-on experience with modern data platforms, specifically Databricks and Snowflake, including data lakehouse patterns, SQL warehousing, and MLflow.

Extensive experience designing and implementing solutions on major public cloud platforms, with strong proficiency in AWS (e.g., Q, S3, EC2, Lambda, Glue, SageMaker, RDS) and/or Azure (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure ML, Cosmos DB).

Proven track record in designing and optimizing robust data pipelines using various integration patterns (ETL/ELT, streaming) and tools.

Strong programming skills in Python for data engineering, scripting, and automation.

Expert-level proficiency in SQL for data manipulation, querying, and optimization.

with Java is highly desirable, particularly in enterprise-level application integration or backend services.

Solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts, including model development lifecycle, MLOps principles, and integrating ML models into production systems.

with various integration patterns (API, message queues, event-driven architectures) and technologies.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Platform certifications (e.g., Data Engineer (Professional) – Databricks, Gen AI Engineer (Professional) – Databricks, etc.)

with other data technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Flink.

Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices.

building reusable feature pipelines Experience ensuring training/serving parity Management of embedded pipelines Hands-on experience with Vector DB integrations The following skills are nice to have, and expertise is not required: Adobe (AEP, AJO, CJA, Campaign, Audience Manager, Analytics) Salesforce (Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud) Microsoft Power BI/Tableau Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice. Additional Information When You Join Us, We’ll Create Something EPIC Together Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we’ve provided marketers from the world’s leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels. Epsilon’s comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI 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 is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world. Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day. People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other. Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals. Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement. Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches. Flexibility: We’ve created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively. Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers. Act with integrity Work together to win together Innovate with purpose Respect all voices Empower with accountability These pillars and values are our foundation—shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose. Because You Matter As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following: Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays Time to Recover: Paid sick time Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms. Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation. 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Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/11/2026.