Data Platform Engineering Lead
About The Position
The Data Platform Engineering Lead – Managed Services leads the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of a client’s data platform services. The role guides engineering and operations teams to maintain platform health, deliver reliable service, and manage operational risk in partnership with cloud, security, architecture, and client stakeholders. It is part of Deloitte’s Project Delivery Talent Model, designed for long-term client service delivery. The posting describes the work location as remote and US-based, while also stating that the role requires a hybrid model with at least three days onsite at the client location in Dallas, Texas. The role oversees Snowflake, Matillion Data Productivity Cloud, and on-premises ETL environments; service-management processes; production releases and operational readiness; and approved platform enhancements. It also leads engineering teams and service partners and supports governance, audits, and stakeholder communications. The position requires an average of 10% travel. Recruiting for this role ends on December 14, 2026.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data platform engineering, cloud operations, or technology service delivery.
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering or platform operations teams in a production or managed-services environment.
- 4+ years of experience administering or supporting Snowflake and enterprise data platforms.
- 3+ years of experience with Matillion DPC or comparable ETL/data integration platforms, including on-premises environments.
- 5+ years of experience managing ITSM processes, including incident, problem, change, SLA, and service reporting.
- 3+ years of experience overseeing production releases, CI/CD, environment operations, or disaster recovery across AWS and/or Azure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to travel 10% on average, based on the work and clients and industries/sectors served.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of three days onsite at the client location in Dallas, Texas.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- ITIL-aligned experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead operational administration and service health for Snowflake, Matillion Data Productivity Cloud, and on-premises ETL environments.
- Govern incident, problem, change, and knowledge management; monitor SLA performance; and drive timely root-cause analysis and remediation.
- Coordinate production releases, CI/CD orchestration, environment provisioning, disaster recovery planning, and operational readiness.
- Oversee approved platform enhancements from estimation and design through testing and implementation.
- Lead engineering teams and service partners; manage priorities, capacity, escalations, and stakeholder communications.
- Facilitate change advisory reviews and support operational audits, reporting, and governance requirements.
Benefits
- Employees are offered a broad range of benefits.
- May be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
- Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, leadership opportunities, and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
