We are looking for a proactive and team\-oriented **Lead Data Engineer** to join us and take a key role in a major, high\-impact project focused on streamlining our shop selection and opening procedures. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary project group, you will collaborate with colleagues from Real Estate, Legal, and Site Selection. Your main objective will be to address issues caused by dispersed data sources, construct dependable data pipelines, and establish a unified, reliable data lake that empowers advanced analytics and AI/ML capabilities throughout the organization. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Architect, implement, and support efficient and scalable data pipelines using technologies such as AWS, Snowflake, and DBT * Create and oversee a centralized Real Estate data repository within the company’s data lake, acting as the authoritative source * Manage all stages of the data lifecycle, including acquisition, standardization, and governance of critical Real Estate and Legal contract information * Partner with data scientists to supply high\-quality, consistent features for machine learning models, boosting the accuracy of new store forecasts * Enable automated data intake from platforms like Procore, LawVu, and Lucernix to streamline the shop opening workflow * Work with business partners to outline essential processes and pinpoint valuable automation opportunities * Guide the team’s shift from manual, time\-consuming analysis to a future of automated model creation and reliable data pipelines **Requirements** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline * At least 5 years of hands\-on experience in relevant roles * Minimum one year of experience leading and supervising development teams * Background in integrating systems using low code IPAAS solutions such as Workato * Demonstrated success as a Data Engineer in cloud environments, ideally AWS * Practical expertise with modern data stacks, including cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, transformation tools such as DBT, and integration platforms like Workato or similar * Advanced SQL skills and a history of building and maintaining resilient data pipelines * Proven ability to unify fragmented data from multiple sources into a single, reliable data foundation * Strong communication abilities and a track record of working effectively in cross\-functional teams * Initiative and problem\-solving skills to independently drive projects in a fast\-paced setting * Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at C1\+ level or above **Nice to have** * Experience collaborating with MLOps or Data Science teams, particularly in feature engineering and model scoring * Understanding of data related to Real Estate, legal agreements, or multi\-location retail operations * Skills in Python for data integration tasks * Familiarity with Workato **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* 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.