Experience : 15 - 20 years of experience
Location : Bangalore - HSR Layout (Hybrid)
Job Description :
As the Director / Associate Director of Data Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing the data engineering team to design, develop, and maintain robust data infrastructure and solutions. You will play a key role in shaping the data strategy, implementing best practices, and driving innovation in data engineering processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, a strategic mindset, and excellent leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Leadership :
- You will be instrumental in Project / Program delivery, driving innovation, fostering collaboration successfully.
- Provide strategic direction for the data engineering team, aligning efforts with the overall business goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and align data engineering solutions accordingly.
2. Team Management :
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing data engineering team.Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.Set clear goals and objectives for team members and provide regular feedback on performance.3. Data Architecture and Design :
Define and implement scalable and efficient data architecture and design principles.Work closely with data architects to ensure data models align with business needs and support analytics and reporting requirements.4. Technology Stack :
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the data engineering space.Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies that enhance data engineering capabilities.Establish and enforce data quality standards and governance policies.Implement processes for data profiling, cleansing, and validation.Should have exposure to one Cloud at least, preferably Azure or DBX.5. Collaboration and Communication :
Collaborate with other technology leaders, data scientists, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.6. Budget and Resource Management :
Manage the budget for the data engineering department, ensuring optimal resource allocation.Work with stakeholders to prioritize projects based on business impact and resource availability.Ideal candidate should have managed revenue / budget responsibilities before in their role.Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Proven experience in a leadership role within data engineering.Strong knowledge of data engineering concepts, ETL processes, and data architecture.Experience with cloud-based data platforms.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to drive innovation and lead teams through change.