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Director, Data Architecture & Engineering - Genesco
Software Engineer
Lead a high‑performing data team to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and architectures on AWS, driving innovation and delivering trusted, high‑quality data solutions for enterprise business processes.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the data strategy, architecture, and engineering roadmap for enterprise data platforms.
- Lead a team of data engineers and architects in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable ETL pipelines and data warehouses.
- Drive adoption of modern cloud technologies (AWS services such as Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda) and big‑data frameworks (Spark, Kafka).
- Ensure data quality, governance, and security across all data assets, implementing best practices for metadata management and lineage.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust data solutions and actionable insights.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with a proven track record of leading large, complex data initiatives.
- Deep expertise in ETL/ELT, data modeling, and data warehousing on AWS.
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with Spark or similar big‑data processing frameworks.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to mentor teams and influence enterprise‑wide data strategy.
- Hands‑on experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.