Chief Data Engineer

We're looking for a highly driven Lead Data Engineer to become part of a high-performing agile team that supports a prominent investment management organization. This position suits an experienced data professional who possesses strong expertise in modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and financial data integration. The chosen candidate will serve as the voice of Data Engineering within a cross-functional squad, helping design, build, and deliver scalable data solutions that support trading platforms, reporting systems, and investment operations.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable data integration and data warehousing solutions Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, SMEs, and Engineers to analyze and refine business requirements Translate user stories into robust technical solutions using modern cloud and data technologies Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for processing financial and investment data Build and maintain SQL-based database objects, including views, stored procedures, and functions Establish and support data integration workflows across enterprise platforms Contribute to solution architecture, technical design discussions, and implementation efforts Uphold high standards of data quality, performance, security, and governance Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and showcases Present completed solutions and communicate their business value to stakeholders Support the implementation of CI/CD processes and drive continuous improvement in deployment practices Mentor team members and promote engineering best practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in Data Engineering Advanced proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, and Data Warehousing concepts and architectures Practical experience with AWS cloud services Strong Python skills for data processing and ETL development Familiarity with source control systems such as GitHub or Bitbucket Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools Skills in API development and integration Familiarity with investment, asset management, or financial services data Experience supporting trading, reporting, accounting, or general ledger platforms Exposure to AWS Glue, Athena, Lambda, S3, REST APIs, and SnapLogic Experience working within scaled Agile frameworks

We offer

International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Healthcare benefits Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn