Saatchi & Saatchi

Lead Software Engineer

Saatchi & Saatchi$98K — $182K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science or related field.
  • 8-10 years of software engineering experience with scalable applications.
  • Proven expertise in REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Experience with Data Warehousing and modern big data architectures.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Java, and Angular.
  • Hands-on knowledge of PySpark and Apache Spark.
  • Solid understanding of AWS services for cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver cloud-native data platforms on AWS with a focus on scalability.
  • Work hands-on across multiple technologies to solve engineering challenges.
  • Lead technical initiatives for performance and reliability optimization.
  • Collaborate with engineering and business teams for alignment on solutions.
  • Manage the entire software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in AI and data.
  • Autonomy to drive technical strategy and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Product team forms the crux of our powerful platforms and connects millions of customers to the product magic. This team of innovative problem solvers develop and build products that help Epsilon be a market differentiator. They map the future and set new standards for our products, empowered with industry's guidelines, ML and AI capabilities. The team passionately delivers intelligent end-to-end solutions and plays a key role in Epsilon's success story.

Why are we looking for you?

At Epsilon, we run on our people's ideas. It's how we solve problems and exceed expectations. Our team is now growing, and we are on the lookout for dedicated individuals who always set the standard by constantly challenging themselves and are experts in building customized solutions in the digital marketing space. So, are you someone who wants to work with innovative technology and enable marketers to create data-driven, omnichannel consumer experiences through data platforms? Then you could be exactly who we are looking for. Apply today and be part of a creative, innovative, and dedicated team that's not afraid to push boundaries or take risks.

Responsibilities

What will you enjoy in this role?

As a Lead Software Engineer in the CDP team, you will drive design, delivery, technical strategy, and execution for mission-critical data systems. You will define engineering standards, influence long-term platform direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the CDP and Foundations platform scales securely and reliably to support sustained business growth.

What will you do?
  • Deliver large-scale cloud-native data platforms primarily on AWS employing REST APIs, micro services and event driven applications to build highly scalable and resilient systems.
  • Work hands-on across the technology stack - including Java, Python, Spark, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, AWS services, event-driven architectures, and SQL/NoSQL databases - to solve complex engineering challenges and maintain platform excellence.
  • Lead product wide technical initiatives focused on performance optimization, scalability, reliability, security, governance, and cost efficiency.
  • Partner closely with global engineering, product management, architecture, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic business objectives.
  • Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, deployment, observability, and documentation.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 8-10 years of strong software engineering experience, with deep expertise in building scalable UX driven applications and distributed systems architecture.
  • Proven experience designing and building scalable REST APIs, microservices, Kubernetes, and distributed systems.
  • Experience in Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Delta Lake architecture, and modern big data ecosystem designs.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Python, Java, Angular and well-versed with Object oriented design patterns and Functional programming.
  • Expertise in PySpark, and Apache Spark, with proven experience building high-performance distributed data processing solutions.
  • Solid depth in Micro-services development with Kubernetes containerization for eventing and serving.
  • Extensive experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and EventBridge for building scalable, reliable, cloud-native data platforms.
  • Strong experience with messaging and event-driven technologies such as Kafka, SNS, and SQS, along with solid expertise in relational and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Aurora, DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Redis.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, Bitbucket, GoCD, and automated deployment pipelines.
  • Experience implementing robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and regression testing, while adhering to engineering best practices.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems effectively.
  • Exposure to Generative AI technologies, including LLMs, RAG architectures, and Agentic AI systems, with experience designing and deploying AI-driven solutions.

Nice to have
  • Working knowledge on PySpark & Databricks.
  • Experience working with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience building data platforms in privacy-safe or CDP and Foundations environments.

Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice.

Base Salary: $98,000.00 - $182,000.00 Annually

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

The application deadline for this job posting is 07/13/2026.

Additional Information

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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