Director, Data Engineering

SUMMARY

As a Director of Data Engineering, you will lead the strategic vision and execution of our data engineering platforms and solutions. You'll be responsible for bridging technical expertise with business strategy to develop scalable data engineering solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Software Engineering, Data Services, AI and Business teams to translate complex requirements into actionable data pipeline engineering solutions

• Drive data platform development through the entire lifecycle from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize data pipelines, architecture, and infrastructure

• Lead the development of technical products and solutions using big data and cloud-based technologies ensuring they are designed and built to be scalable, sustainable and robust.

• Present complex technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders

• Stay current with emerging data technologies and industry best practices to maintain competitive advantage

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience leading data engineering practice and platforms, or related technical products

• Proven track record of successfully leading complex data product initiatives with measurable business impact

• Deep understanding of data engineering concepts including ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and modern data stack technologies

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Redshift, Snowflake, GCP Big Query) and their data service offerings

• Strong technical background with the ability to engage in detailed architectural discussions leveraging cloud technologies and diverse coding languages.

• Experience with modern data tools like Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, and data lake technologies

• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for various audiences

• Preferred understanding of ML/AI technologies and their data requirements

• Experience leading large-scale data transformation initiatives

• Track record of successful data product launches in B2B enterprise environments

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; Master's degree preferred

EEO INFORMATION AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. PRGX will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, pregnancy, religion, age (age 40 and over), disability, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; move; lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.