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Associate Director - Data Engineering

Associate Director - Data Engineering

AffineBengaluru, Karnataka, India
15 days ago
Job description

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.
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