Lead Software Engineer

Starcom Mediavest Group Germany Gmbh

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
  • 8-10 years of software engineering experience with scalable application expertise.
  • Experience in designing scalable REST APIs and microservices.
  • Proficient in Node.js, TypeScript, and various JavaScript frameworks.
  • Familiarity with AWS services like S3 and Lambda for cloud-native solutions.
  • Knowledge of messaging technologies such as Kafka and RabbitMQ, along with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver cloud-native data platforms on AWS using modern architectures.
  • Engage hands-on with full tech stack including Node.js and AWS services.
  • Lead technical initiatives around performance and scalability improvements.
  • Collaborate with global teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment.
  • Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Focus on professional development and mentorship.
  • Engagement with a global workforce and project diversity.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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 standards, ML and AI capabilities. The team passionately delivers intelligent end-to-end solutions and plays a key role in Epsilon's success story.

Responsibilities

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 skilled individuals who always set a higher 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.

What will you enjoy in this role?
As a Lead Software Engineer in the Cleanroom 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 Cleanroom platform scales securely and reliably to support sustained business growth.

What will you do?
  • Deliver large-scale cloud-native data platforms primarily on AWS using REST APIs, micro services and event driven applications to build highly scalable and resilient systems.
  • Work hands-on across the technology stack - including Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Express.js, NetJS, 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, and distributed systems.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Express.js, NestJS, and Fastify.
  • 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, RabbitMQ, 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 cleanroom 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.

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