We are seeking a Lead DSE Specialist to become part of our team. This position is a strong match for a technically adaptable individual who feels at ease shifting between system administration, hands-on development, and architectural conversations. You will operate in an environment that prizes self-directed problem-solving and close interaction with client-side stakeholders. This role presents a meaningful chance to shape the ongoing development of a modern data ecosystem.

Responsibilities

- Oversee the Snowflake environment, covering warehouses, databases, resource monitors, and expense tracking
- Set up user accounts and roles while handling RBAC configuration, security settings, and permission structures throughout the platform
- Assist end users by diagnosing access problems, query performance bottlenecks, and data availability challenges
- Uphold rigorous governance standards across the platform to guarantee consistency and regulatory alignment
- Compose SQL statements covering both DDL work and analytical query needs
- Leverage and adjust existing CI/CD pipelines to facilitate Snowflake deployment processes
- Play a role in building semantic models, along with supporting QA and governance efforts
- Integrate AI functionality into Snowflake workflows, ideally through Cortex
- Work alongside the client's data architect to build out and expand the medallion architecture framework
- Weigh in on data modeling choices spanning the bronze, silver, and gold layers

Requirements

- At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with Snowflake or a comparable platform
- A minimum of one year spent guiding and managing teams
- Advanced SQL capabilities, covering DDL, intricate query construction, and performance optimization
- Background in administering Snowflake, encompassing RBAC, warehouse management,



resource monitors, and security setup
- Practical data modeling knowledge, including the capacity to weigh in on medallion, dimensional, or vault methodologies and their respective trade-offs
- Real-world production experience with either dbt or Snowflake Streams & Tasks, going beyond surface-level exposure
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, including ease in navigating and adapting pre-existing pipelines; knowledge of Terraform is beneficial, with at minimum a basic understanding of its role
- General development experience in any programming language, whether Python, Java, or JavaScript, demonstrating a builder's mentality rather than a strictly query-focused approach
- Hands-on exposure to AI/LLM applications within a data environment, with particular value placed on Snowflake Cortex familiarity
- Strong conceptual foundation in semantic modeling, quality assurance practices, and governance frameworks
- Ease in communicating directly with client-side stakeholders, such as architects and permanent staff, without relying on an intermediary team structure
- Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

- Background in data analysis to help generate insights and guide sound decision-making
- Working knowledge of Python for automation, scripting, or manipulating datasets

We offer

- International projects with top brands
- Work with general teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

📌 Lead DSE Specialist (Argentina)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Argentina