We are searching for a skilled **Lead Software Engineer** with expertise in data engineering to strengthen our team. Your role will involve creating scalable systems and robust data pipelines to manage and process complex datasets, supporting insightful analysis and innovative data\-driven applications. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, 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. **Responsibilities** * Design backend services and data pipelines to handle and process large\-scale datasets from diverse sources * Collaborate with Product Managers and Engineers to create ML/AI\-driven systems for actionable insights and workflow automation * Build APIs and internal tools to facilitate analytics, reporting, and real\-time data visualizations * Define data models, governance policies, and standards to maintain data integrity and accessibility across teams * Optimize pipelines using techniques like indexing, caching, and asynchronous processing * Shape architectural decisions on event\-driven systems, distributed workflows, and scalable job orchestration * Enhance CI/CD workflows, monitoring, and automation to ensure reliable and available data infrastructure * Contribute to discussions, code reviews, and retrospectives to encourage innovation and improvement **Requirements** * 5\+ years of experience with Python, Golang, or PHP for backend development * 5\+ years of experience building and designing backend platforms and services * 3\+ years of experience with data engineering tools such as Airflow, dbt, Spark, or Kafka * Knowledge of relational databases like MySQL, including data modeling, schema design, and performance tuning * Background in deploying ML/AI\-based solutions for extensive data operations * Expertise in handling distributed systems and utilizing message queues or stream frameworks * Competency in developing APIs or services for advanced analytics and reporting * Proficiency in tools like Redis or Memcached and in technologies such as Docker for containerization * Familiarity with Linux environments and best practices in DevOps * Understanding of observability platforms like New Relic or Datadog **We offer** * Connectivity Bonus (25,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non\-wages concept). * Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group). * Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days). * Discounts card. * English Training (English lessons, twice per week). * Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company). * Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers). * Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company). * External Agreements and Discounts. * Vacations: 14 calendar days a year *By applying to our role, you are agreeing that your personal data may be used as in set out in EPAM´s Privacy Notice and Policy.*