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Sr Manager Data Engineer

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Job Summary
Role Name: Sr Manager Data Engineer
Department Name: Sales Insight
Role GCF: 6A
We are seeking a seasoned Sr Manager Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of our data strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of data engineering principles, coupled with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will architect and oversee the development of robust data platforms, while mentoring and guiding a team of data engineers.


Responsibilities
  • Possesses strong rapid prototyping skills and can quickly translate concepts into working code.
  • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
  • Design, develop, and implement robust data architectures and platforms to support business objectives.
  • Oversee the development and optimization of data pipelines, and data integration solutions.
  • Establish and maintain data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Architect and manage cloud-based data solutions, leveraging AWS or other preferred platforms.
  • Lead and motivate a high-performing data engineering team to deliver exceptional results.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve complex data-related challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Stay abreast of emerging data technologies and explore opportunities for innovation.


Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data engineering solutions. Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and cost optimization strategies.
  • Proficient on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL. Handon experience with bid data ETL performance tuning.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing data engineering teams.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to address complex data challenges.


Good-to-Have Skills
  • Experienced with data modeling and performance tuning for both OLAP and OLTP databases
  • Experienced with Apache Spark, Apache Airflow
  • Experienced with software engineering best-practices, including but not limited to version control (Git, Subversion, etc.), CI/CD (Jenkins, Maven etc.), automated unit testing, and Dev Ops
  • Experienced with AWS, GCP or Azure cloud services


Education and Professional Certifications
  • Bachelors degree in computer science and engineering preferred, other Engineering field is considered; Masters degree and 11+ years' experience Or Bachelors degree and 12+ years' experience
  • AWS Certified Data Engineer preferred
  • Databricks Certificate preferred


Soft Skills
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
  • High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
  • Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

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