At SiteMinder we believe the individual contributions of our employees are what drive our success. That’s why we hire and encourage diverse teams that include and respect a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their unique selves to work and be proud of doing so. It’s in our differences that we will keep revolutionising the way for our customers. We are better together!
What We Do…
We’re people who love technology but know that hoteliers just want things to be simple. So since 2006 we’ve been constantly innovating our world-leading hotel commerce platform to help accommodation owners find and book more guests online - quickly and simply.We’ve helped everyone from boutique hotels to big chains, enabling travellers to book igloos, cabins, castles, holiday parks, campsites, pubs, resorts, Airbnbs, and everything in between.And today, we’re the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, supporting 47,000 hotels in 150 countries - with over 125 million reservations processed by SiteMinder’s technology every year.
About The Engineering Director Role…
As the
Engineering Director, Data Engineering
, you will be responsible for establishing andleading SiteMinder’s data engineering function in Pune. You will play a critical role in setting up a world-class development team, driving best practices in data strategy, architecture and governance. Your work will ensure the scalability, availability and security of our data platform.
You will build and grow new data engineering teams in Pune
, hiring top talent and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and technical excellence. You will also work closely with global engineering, product and analytics teams to enable data-driven decision-making at scale.This role will report to
VP, Data
and require strong engagement with the Chief TechnologyOfficer and Chief Data Officer
What You’ll Do…
Set up & scale the Engineering team in Pune
- Lead the recruitment, onboarding and development of a high-performing engineering team, with an initial focus on data and broadening over time to other engineering capabilities.
- Establish SiteMinder’s engineering presence in Pune, creating a strong technical foundation for future growth.
- Foster an inclusive, high-trust engineering culture that encourages learning, growth and innovation.
- Line manage, mentor and support your team to drive performance
Promote SiteMinder’s story in Pune
- Be an advocate and spokesperson at local events, community groups and publications to tell the SiteMinder story and attract the right talent.
Execute SiteMinder’s data strategy
- Work with stakeholders to execute the vision, strategy and roadmap for SiteMinder’s data platform.
- Lead the team implementing scalable data architectures to support business needs.
- Deliver high impact data initiatives.
- Establish best practices for data governance, security, privacy and compliance
Enhance data infrastructure & operations
- Collaborate with architects to build and maintain a modern data platform with scalable pipelines and real-time analytics capabilities.
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, reliability and observability.
- Optimise data storage, processing and retrieval strategies for efficiency and cost- effectiveness.
- Drive the adoption and optimisation of Databricks for scalable data processing and machine learning workloads.
Collaborate Across Global Teams
- Work closely with global engineering, product and analytics teams to ensure data solutions align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Data Officer, Principal Data Engineer(s), Chief Engineer, Software Engineers, Engineering Managers and other key engineering roles.
- Partner with leadership to define KPIs, data policies and governance frameworks.
- Advocate for a data-driven culture across SiteMinder
What You Have…
- Extensive years of experience in data engineering, with wide experience in leadership roles.
- Proven track record in building and scaling development teams in India, preferably in a global organisation.
- Strong experience in hiring, mentoring and leading high-performing teams.
- Expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS) and modern data architectures.
- Strong hands-on experience with big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.).
- Experience designing and optimising large-scale data processing solutions using Databricks.
- Deep knowledge of data governance, security and compliance best practices.
- Experience leading the implementation of data pipelines, ETL frameworks and real- time streaming solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Passion for driving innovation in data engineering and empowering teams to excel.
Our Perks & Benefits…
- Mental health and well-being initiatives
- Generous parental (including secondary) leave policy
- Flexibility to work in a Hybrid model (2-3 days in-office)
- Paid birthday, study and volunteering leave every year
- Sponsored social clubs, team events, and celebrations
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) to help you connect and get involved
- Investment in your personal growth offering training for your advancement
Does this job sound like you? If yes, we'd love for you to be part of our team! Please send a copy of your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
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