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# Lead Data Software Engineer (Python+AWS)

- **Company:** EPAM Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Newtown, PA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,539.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Data Programming, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/opuclt1bxe

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in data software engineering
 * Proficiency in Python and SQL
 * Expertise in Amazon Web Services
 * Background in Databricks
 * English proficiency at B2 level or higher

## Description

* Lead the design and development of data engineering solutions
 * Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and processing workflows
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and define technical requirements
 * Mentor and guide engineers across the team
 * Ensure code quality through reviews and best practices
 * Optimize performance and reliability of data platforms
 * Drive architectural decisions and technical roadmaps
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and infrastructure issues
 * Communicate progress and technical concepts to stakeholders


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