Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering
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JobgetherData platform engineering
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary$156,600–$215,400, depending on geographic location, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and relevant skills.
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least 6 years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or a related field; at least 2 years of leadership or people management experience.
- Required Skills
- Microsoft AzureMicrosoft SQL ServerDevOps
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 6 years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of leadership or people management experience.
- Experience supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments, including database operations, performance, reliability, and maintenance.
- Understanding of data platform architecture, database technologies, system integrations, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience developing and implementing engineering standards, governance frameworks, technical policies, and operational best practices.
- Ability to lead complex technical projects and deliver solutions across multiple teams or departments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills for complex technical and operational problems.
- Experience identifying and implementing technology solutions to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred.
- Knowledge of automation frameworks, DevOps methodologies, and CI/CD practices is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical strategy, architecture, planning, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server environments and data platform services.
- Establish and maintain engineering standards, governance frameworks, technical policies, and operational best practices.
- Oversee database services, automation, integrations, tooling, and infrastructure improvements.
- Guide engineering teams and develop their technical capabilities and accountability.
- Partner with technology, operations, and business stakeholders to prioritize requirements and platform initiatives.
- Coordinate responses to complex technical incidents, identify root causes, and implement sustainable resolutions.
- Manage vendor relationships and work with external technology partners.
- Drive data platform modernization, automation, security, and service-delivery improvements.
- Lead cross-functional technical projects, coordinating plans, resources, risks, and execution.
- Monitor platform performance and promote automation, DevOps practices, and modern engineering methodologies.
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