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Director, Data Engineering - Versant Media
Software Engineer
Lead the data engineering organization, designing and scaling robust data pipelines and platforms using Python, SQL, Airflow, Snowflake, and AWS to enable analytics across media and entertainment domains.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the data engineering strategy, aligning architecture with business goals and analytics needs.
- Architect, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouses on Snowflake and AWS, leveraging Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow.
- Lead a team of senior engineers, providing mentorship, performance management, and fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with data science, product, and editorial teams to translate requirements into reliable, high‑performance data solutions.
- Establish governance, data quality, and security standards across the data platform.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Deep expertise in Python, SQL, data modeling, ETL design, and cloud platforms (AWS, Snowflake).
- Proven track record designing and operating large‑scale, real‑time data pipelines using Apache Airflow or similar orchestration tools.
- Strong understanding of big‑data technologies, data warehousing, and analytics enablement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
Skills
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