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Director, Data Engineering

Insight Global

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Irvine, CA
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Requirements

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Bachelor's degree

Job overview

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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cloud Data PlatformsAzureMicrosoft FabricAzure Data FactoryAWS GlueBoomiSQLPythonSparkAirflowKafkaData ModelingData IntegrationData QualityEnterprise Data WarehousingAI/ML Data EnablementCommunication

Qualifications

10+ Years Data Engineering Experience5+ Years Management ExperienceBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Full job description

Job Description

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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