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The Director of Data Engineering reports to the VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics and leads a team to scale cloud‑based data platforms, modernize infrastructure, support AI initiatives, and ensure reliable, accessible data for reporting and business decision‑making.
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Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics, this Director of Data Engineering will lead the data engineering function while helping define and execute the organization's long-term data roadmap. The role is focused on scaling cloud-based data platforms, modernizing data infrastructure, supporting AI initiatives, and ensuring the organization has reliable, accessible data for reporting, analytics, and business decision making. They will manage a team of around 10-11 with one manager, with opportunity to grow dependent on roadmap and needs. Daily responsibilities include:
Lead the Data Engineering function, overseeing enterprise data platforms, pipelines, and cloud-based data architecture
Help define, develop and execute the teams data roadmap and long-term strategy
Collaborate with BI and analytics leaders to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and enterprise data models
Drive cloud data strategy and modernization efforts across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, enterprise data warehouses, and data pipeline architecture.
Support and scale AI-enabled data initiatives, including AI-assisted ETL, data ingestion, and automation
Work cross-functionally with business and technical stakeholders, translating business needs into data solutions
Some initiatives include: Supporting integration projects, including HR data, EMR integration, and upcoming financial system updates
Increase AI across department and organization, with goal to use AI end to end for data quality, automation, code reviews, ETL optimization, and data cleanup standardization
Improve visibility with patient data tracking (accurately capturing data post service)
Skills and Requirements
10 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related fields within enterprise environments
5+ years of experience of management experience, leading data engineering teams or technical teams
Strong background with cloud data platforms, data warehousing, and large-scale data pipeline development
Strong cloud experience is a must have. Azure experience preferred, with Microsoft Fabric being a big plus
Hands-on experience with ETL/data integration tools such as Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Boomi, or similar
Strong SQL and Python skills
Experience with modern data frameworks and technologies including Spark, Airflow, and Kafka Knowledge of data modeling, data integration, data quality, and enterprise data warehousing
Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement and supporting analytics and reporting initiatives
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
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