Director, Engineering

Scotiabank•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Engineering plays a pivotal role in the success of the technology team by spearheading the design, development, and implementation of innovative cloud-based platforms and solutions. As an engineering lead, you will be instrumental in establishing a robust governance model, cost allocation framework, and an engineering execution plan for our multi-year roadmap. Your expertise will be key in driving continuous improvement in our solution engineering practices. If you thrive in leading a team of dedicated engineers, advocating for the value of data and insights, possess a deep understanding of governance, have a track record in cloud native engineering, and enjoy building and mentoring teams, this role is for you.

Requirements

Extensive experience in leading the design, development, and implementation of innovative solutions and platforms.
Deep expertise in engineering governance, data quality, and compliance standards.
Proficiency in developing and managing cost allocation models for resources enhancing financial efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to create and execute multi-year roadmaps for initiatives aligning with strategic business goals.
Proven track record in addressing audit issues and implementing effective remediation plans ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a talent for inspiring and motivating diverse high-performing teams.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities adept at navigating complex challenges and driving innovative solutions.
Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies continuously enhancing expertise and organizational capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wealth and investment domains is advantageous bringing valuable insights and expertise to the role.
Experience with GCP and Azure is beneficial.
Familiarity with data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake is a plus.
Knowledge of Kubernetes and CI/CD technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

Strategic planning and execution of initiatives, encompassing the design and implementation of a comprehensive solution leveraging engineering best practices, governance and cost allocation models, and development of the strategic roadmap for future technology builds.
Maintaining and supporting the platform, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and performance. Implementing best practices for platform support, providing troubleshooting and issue resolution, and managing platform updates and improvements.
Acts as a go-to expert by leveraging advanced technical skills to boost efficiency, reliability, and overall value from both established and cutting-edge technologies. Demonstrates strong technical leadership and proactively introduces plans for continuous improvement.
Spearheads successful delivery of solutions or infrastructure for large-scale or complex projects, drawing on deep technical expertise and exceptional hands-on experience.
Assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, delivering, and maintaining solutions or infrastructure, ensuring strict adherence to established standards while also helping to refine and enhance those standards.
Overseeing the execution of initiatives, ensuring quality and compliance, addressing audit issues and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative cloud-based platforms, leveraging your extensive technical expertise.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, security, and disaster recovery of platforms implementing best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
Champion data privacy regulations and compliance standards ensuring all data practices meet the highest industry standards.
Develop and maintain documentation and training programs to ensure ongoing compliance and privacy best practices across the organization.
Oversee and optimize integration, data warehousing, and governance processes driving efficiency and quality.
Establish and enforce a robust governance model to maintain quality, security, and compliance fostering a culture of data excellence.
Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of platform(s) ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the business.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, analysts, and other technical staff fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Promote a culture of data-driven decision making and continuous improvement empowering teams to leverage data for strategic insights.
Develop and execute a visionary multi-year roadmap for engineering initiatives aligning with business objectives and driving innovation.
Stay at the forefront of the latest trends and technologies continuously enhancing your expertise and the organization's capabilities.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align strategies with business objectives driving impactful outcomes.
Partner with global teams to advance large engineering initiatives forward fostering cross-functional collaboration and innovation.
Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance plans to ensure the ongoing health and performance of the platform maintaining platform reliability and user satisfaction.
Ensure 24/7 support to address any critical issues or outages promptly.
Regularly update and patch the platform to protect against vulnerabilities and ensure regulatory compliance maintaining a secure environment.
Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions to detect and resolve issues proactively ensuring platform stability and performance.
Conduct regular performance reviews and capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing demands ensuring the platform scales effectively.