Director of Data Engineering - Remote

Overview

The Director of Data Engineering will lead and shape the company's data infrastructure and engineering initiatives, enabling a data-driven culture that powers both internal decision-making and customer-facing analytics.

In Short

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers and architects.
• Define and execute data engineering strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee the design and development of scalable and secure data platforms.
• Drive best practices in data modeling, architecture, and governance.
• Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to deliver high-quality data products.
• Implement data quality, security, and compliance standards.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging tools and technologies in the data ecosystem.
• Optimize data storage and processing for performance and cost efficiency.
• Manage data engineering budget and project priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data engineering and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of data architecture and infrastructure.
• Experience with data governance and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in data modeling and pipeline development.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud data platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence architectural direction.
• Autonomy to experiment with new technologies.
• Fast-paced and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.