Lead Data Engineer

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

We offer/Benefits

• 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