Director - Data & Cloud Solutions (Azure Specialist)

As the Director of Data Engineering, you will play a strategic leadership role in overseeing the architecture, development, and maintenance of our company's data infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of data engineers to design, build, and scale data systems and processes to ensure data quality, accessibility, and reliability. Collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders will be crucial to drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will lead and manage a team of 50+ members, including architects and engineers, to ensure high performance and engagement. Designing and implementing end-to-end Azure solutions, maintaining data architectures, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable cloud solutions are key aspects of your role. Your responsibilities will also involve overseeing the development and deployment of data solutions using Azure services such as ADF, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Bricks, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps. Ensuring data governance, security, and compliance across all data solutions, collaborating with various team members, and driving continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team are essential parts of your role. In terms of client account management, you will build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their unique needs and challenges. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, developing account plans, and identifying growth opportunities are also part of your responsibilities. To be successful in this role, you should have a minimum of 15+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles, including at least 5 years in a leadership position. A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field is required. Key technical skills for this role include expertise in Cloud/Data Solution Design, strong experience with Azure Cloud technologies, proficiency in data engineering technologies and tools, programming experience in Java, Python, PySpark, and knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards. Leadership skills such as leading high-performing teams, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills are also essential. Your competencies should include strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong organizational skills, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement.,