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Director, Data Engineering

Posted 2024-11-07

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💎 Seniority level: Director, Minimum of 10 years

📍 Location: USA

💸 Salary: 235000 - 260000 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Retail/Shopping Technology

🏢 Company: Wizard

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Minimum of 10 years

🪄 Skills: AWSLeadershipProject ManagementPythonSQLGCPHadoopJavascriptKafkaStrategyAirflowAzureData engineeringSparkCommunication SkillsCollaborationJavaScriptCompliance

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in data engineering, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in designing and managing scalable data infrastructures in a cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Deep understanding of data governance, data quality management, and data security practices.
  • Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark), data pipeline tools (Airflow, Kafka), and modern storage solutions.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala, and familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript) for data visualization.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the data engineering and data operations teams, setting strategic direction and managing data initiatives that align with company goals.
  • Design and implement scalable data engineering solutions to support growing data needs.
  • Oversee data governance and operations to ensure high data quality and compliance.
  • Streamline data operations for real-time processing, analytics, and reporting.
  • Mentor and develop the data teams, fostering professional growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support overall business objectives.
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