Saatchi & Saatchi

Senior Software Engineer

Saatchi & Saatchi$102K — $189K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5-8 years of software engineering experience with expertise in large-scale data engineering.
  • Experience in Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, and big data ecosystem designs.
  • Hands-on proficiency in Databricks, Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services for creating scalable cloud solutions.
  • Familiarity with messaging technologies including Kafka, and relational/NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with testing strategies and CI/CD practices using tools like Jenkins.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver large-scale cloud-native data platforms on AWS using Databricks.
  • Engage in hands-on work with technologies including Python and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Collaborate with engineering and business stakeholders to align technical solutions.
  • Own the complete software development lifecycle from design to deployment.
  • Design and develop scalable components while participating in technical reviews.
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster a collaborative culture and technical growth.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off plus 15 paid holidays.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Parental leave and childcare assistance.
  • Comprehensive health benefit options.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Tuition assistance for further education.
  • Employee recognition and charitable donation matching programs.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer in the CDP team, you will be driving delivery, and execution for critically important data systems. You will define engineering standards, implement the guidelines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the CDP platform scales securely and reliably to support sustained business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver large-scale cloud-native data platforms primarily on AWS leveraging Databricks and distributed processing frameworks to build highly scalable and resilient systems.
  • Work hands-on across the technology stack - including Python, Java PySpark, Apache Spark, Databricks, AWS services, event-driven architectures, and SQL/NoSQL databases - to solve complex engineering challenges and maintain platform excellence.
  • 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.
  • Design and develop reusable, maintainable and scalable components and actively participate in the architecture discussions, technical design reviews, code reviews.
  • 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.
  • 5-8 years of strong software engineering experience, with significant expertise in large-scale data engineering and distributed systems architecture.
  • Experience in Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Delta Lake architecture, and modern big data ecosystem designs.
  • Deep hands-on expertise in Databricks, Python, PySpark, and Apache Spark, with proven experience building high-performance distributed data processing solutions.
  • Strong experience with AWS services such as S3, and Lambda, API Gateway, and EventBridge for building scalable, reliable, cloud-native data.
  • Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, along with strong expertise in relational and NoSQL databases including SQL Server and MongoDB.
  • Experience implementing robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and regression testing, while adhering to engineering best practices.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab, Bitbucket, and automated deployment pipelines. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems effectively.

Nice to have
  • AWS and Databricks certifications.
  • Experience working with Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Exposure to Generative AI technologies including LLMs, RAG architectures, and Agentic AI systems, with experience designing and deploying AI-driven solutions.


Additional Information

When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.

Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
  • People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
  • Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
  • Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
  • Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
  • Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.

Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
  • Act with integrity
  • Work together to win together
  • Innovate with purpose
  • Respect all voices
  • Empower with accountability

These pillars and values are our foundation-shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
  • Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
  • Time to Recover: Paid sick time
  • Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
  • Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Compensation Range: USD $102,000.00 - USD $189,800.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/29/2026.

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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