Lead Data Software Engineer

We are building a governed lakehouse platform with UniForm, dual-format pipelines, and zero-copy sharing across Snowflake and Databricks. As a Lead Data Software Engineer, you will define reusable integration patterns for BigQuery, Kafka/CDC, and catalogs while applying AI-assisted development tools across delivery. Responsibilities Design and deliver a lakehouse UniForm write layer using dual-format metadata (Delta + Iceberg) that all target consumers can read without conversion Define and validate GCS-to-BigQuery ingestion pipeline patterns for structured operational domains including sales, delivery, schedule, and performance data Implement CDC patterns with Kafka to enable real-time and near-real-time data movement into the lakehouse Develop dependency-aware bookkeeping approaches and data lineage tracking patterns for consistent use across all data pipelines Ensure adapter code is modular, version-controlled, and built for reuse across new data source integrations Configure Iceberg external table definitions inside Snowflake's Horizon catalog Validate zero-copy read access from Snowflake to managed Iceberg / Delta tables without any data movement Implement and test tenant-scoped access controls aligned with Snowflake Horizon catalog metadata governance Implement and certify a Delta Sharing adapter that enables live, zero-copy sharing from Delta Lake tables to Databricks consumers Configure Delta Sharing endpoint registration and manage sharing agreement workflows Register Snowflake and Databricks as named connector types within the connector registry Implement RBAC, tenant-scoped authorization, and metering hooks that align with the billing framework for governed data-out flows Requirements Proven experience of 5+ years in data engineering or software engineering focused on large-scale data platforms Deep expertise with GCP BigQuery, Apache Iceberg, and Delta Lake Hands-on proficiency in Python and Spark to develop and support data pipelines Solid understanding of data lake architecture, Iceberg UniForm, and Delta Sharing Working knowledge of Kafka/CDC patterns for real-time data movement Background integrating Snowflake Horizon catalog with Databricks Unity Catalog Active, practical experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor Capability to demonstrate effective AI tooling usage during a technical screening English proficiency at B2 level or higher 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 EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.