Director, Data Platform Engineering, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy

About this kind of role

What a Director, Data Platform Engineering, Bureau of Data Technology & Strategy usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Leads a team responsible for building and maintaining a scalable and reliable data platform. This involves designing, developing, and implementing data infrastructure solutions to support data warehousing, data lakes, and business intelligence initiatives. They ensure the platform meets the needs of data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders, while adhering to security and compliance standards. Strategic planning and roadmap development for the data platform are also key responsibilities.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), data warehousing technologies (Snowflake, Redshift), big data tools (Spark, Hadoop), programming languages (Python, Java), and database management systems is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of data engineering principles, and a proven ability to deliver complex data platform solutions are typically successful in this role.