Lead Data Software Engineer (Databricks) in Madrid

We are looking for a Lead Data Software Engineer with experience and knowledge in Databricks and open-minded personality, who can join our friendly environment and become a core contributor to our team of experts.

Do you have background and wide experience in Data engineering and strong knowledge in Databricks? Are you an open-minded professional with good English skills? If it sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to join EPAM as a Lead Data Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers in creating and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures
• Develop and optimize data models and ETL processes utilizing Databricks alongside other technologies
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring frameworks to ensure high data integrity
• Stay abreast with emerging data engineering trends and technologies, advocating for the adoption of new tools when beneficial
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues efficiently
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high standards of code quality
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment for the team to grow their skills and expertise
• Interact with clients, managing expectations and delivering high-quality solutions that meet their needs
• Drive innovation by proposing new data strategies and enhancements
• Work collaboratively within an Agile framework to meet project timelines and deliverables

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Databricks, including Delta Lake, workflows, Delta Live Tables, deployment, and versioning
• Capability to lead a development team of 2-5 engineers
• Solid understanding of data architectures and proficient in data modeling, building, and optimizing ETL pipelines with Databricks using external orchestrators like Airflow
• Expertise in Spark, using either Scala or PySpark
• Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and Agile frameworks
• Proficiency in cloud-native technologies and familiarity with engineering best practices including containers, unit tests, linting, and code style checks
• Engineering experience in cloud environments with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience focused on big data and performance optimization of data-intensive applications
• Proactive approach with the ability to operate independently
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to handle ambiguous situations effectively
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level

We offer

• Private health insurance
• EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
• 100% paid sick leave
• Referral Program
• Professional certification
• Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with over 52,650 EPAMers in more than 55 countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga and Madrid as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

• Why Join EPAM
• WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
• CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.
• STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.