Director, Data Engineering
Core
Strategic leadership for data engineering operations, overseeing Azure and Databricks platforms to drive enterprise-wide data architecture and pipeline execution.
Role type
Director, Data Engineering (Strategic Leadership & Hands-on Architecture)
Builds
Scalable data platforms, automated pipelines, and enterprise data products using Azure and Databricks.
Domain
Healthcare Technology / Cloud Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure | product features
Required skills
Azure Data Platform mastery, Databricks & Lakehouse engineering, distributed data processing, Python, Scala, SQL, Spark, infrastructure-as-code, enterprise data product engineering, change leadership, organizational design, financial management, vendor ecosystem management.
Preferred skills
Strategic planning, governance structures, stakeholder influence, talent pipeline development.
Technologies
Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, Event Hubs, Cosmos DB), Databricks (Delta Lake, MLflow), Python, Scala, SQL, Spark
Responsibilities
Direct development and execution of functional strategies for data operations; Lead cross-functional planning of tools and technologies; Oversee integrated project portfolios and risk mitigation; Provide leadership for governance activities and compliance; Optimize processes through data-driven decision-making; Manage budgets and investment priorities; Oversee vendor strategy and contract alignment; Lead organizational planning and succession planning.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise
