Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering
About The Position
The Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data platforms. This role oversees SQL Server platform engineering, establishes technical standards and best practices, drives platform reliability and performance, and leads teams supporting data services, automation, integrations, and tooling. The position partners closely with engineering, operations, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions. The Associate Director, Data Engineering leads technical planning, platform architecture, engineering standards, and service improvements for enterprise data platforms. You will develop and governs specifications for SQL Server products and service offerings, assesses compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies, and ensures a cohesive platform architecture. Decisions typically involve resolving complex technical and operational problems across departments and leading managers or specialized professional associates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of technical experience in data engineering, database administration, platform engineering, or related disciplines.
- 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.
- Experience supporting and managing enterprise-scale SQL Server environments.
- Experience with data platform architecture, database technologies, automation, and system integrations.
- Experience developing engineering standards, governance models, and operational best practices.
- Experience leading technical projects and initiatives.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with improving customer and outcomes through technology solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with large-scale data platform modernization initiatives.
- Cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Knowledge of automation, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
- Experience working in complex enterprise environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical planning, architecture, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services.
- Define and maintain engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices.
- Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance.
- Oversee data platform operations, automation, integrations, and tooling initiatives.
- Lead and develop engineering teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with stakeholders across technology and business functions to deliver strategic platform initiatives.
- Manage complex technical issues, vendor relationships, and cross-functional projects.
- Drive modernization and service improvement efforts across the data platform engineering organization.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
