Director, Software Engineering

Summary

Join Cast & Crew as Director of Data Engineering and lead the design, development, and execution of data architecture and engineering strategies. Manage a team of engineers, work closely with data engineers/scientists, business leaders, and IT to ensure the integrity, scalability, and accessibility of data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong leadership and team management experience
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and big data technologies (Spark, Kafka)
• Experience with OCR technologies and document management systems
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and database management
• Strong knowledge of modern data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Exceptional program management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively
• A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and keeping up with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Solid experience in event driven design paradigm using applications (Kafka, SQS, SNS etc.)
• Proficient in designing, building, and deploying microservices-based applications

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of data engineering solutions, including document management systems and OCR technologies
• Build scalable data pipelines and architectures for processing large datasets
• Ensure efficient data extraction and transformation processes, leveraging OCR for digitizing documents and integrating with core data systems
• Collaborate with data scientists, business teams, and IT for effective data utilization
• Ensure data governance, compliance, and security best practices are upheld
• Optimize the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the data platform
• Mentor and develop a high-performing data engineering team
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies, especially in data management and OCR
• Ensure that software products meet the highest security standards and comply with relevant industry regulations and data protection requirements
• Communicate progress, risks, and technical challenges to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates on product development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing among engineering teams and cross-functional departments

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts