Director Data Engineering

About McDonalds :

One of the worlds largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonalds Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise.Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.

Position Summary :

Data Engineering Excellence Lead : (Director, Data Engineering_Portfolio_G6_EDAA0896)

The Director of Data Engineering Excellence is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of enterprise-scale data products, aligning engineering efforts with business goals and technical standards. This role leads strategic initiatives across data engineering, driving innovation, governance, and advanced platform modernization. It requires a blend of leadership, architectural foresight, and deep technical acumen to elevate data engineering capabilities across the organization.

Who were looking for :

Primary Responsibilities :

• Strategically oversee data product development to ensure alignment with business objectives and technical roadmaps.
• Drive innovation in data engineering practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-impact data solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and coach multiple teams of data engineers, fostering collaboration and cross-functional knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to data governance standards and regulatory compliance through robust design and operational practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into the data engineering strategy to continuously enhance capabilities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to define and implement functional strategies within the data engineering sub-function.
• Promote operational excellence and process improvement across the data engineering landscape.

Skill :

Must Have skills :

Work location : Hyderabad, India

Work hours :

Work pattern : Full time role.

Work mode : Hybrid.

Additional Information :

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McDonalds Capability Center India Private Limited (McDonalds in India) is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonalds in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonalds in India does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws.

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