Director, Data Platform Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data platforms and pipelines.
• Enable data scientists by providing robust data products and data catalogs.
• Implement cloud-based data solutions using AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and similar technologies.
• Manage and secure sensitive data and PII, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and fulfill data requirements.
• Drive the modernisation of tech platforms and promote data-driven decision-making.
• Mentor and lead a team of data engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data engineering or a related role, with leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with AWS data platform tools, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Strong expertise in building and optimizing data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data architectures.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with data security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex datasets.
• Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams.
• Experience with data-driven AI/ML projects is a plus.
• Use of AI tools (e.g. Cursor, Windsurf, co-pilot etc) to enhance engineering productivity

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data lake architectures.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks for data management and security.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and LLM frameworks (e.g., Langchain).

What We Offer:

Join our diverse and international cross-functional team, comprising data scientists, product managers, business analysts, and software engineers. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to implement cutting-edge technology to create a next-generation advisor and client experience.

Location and Travel:

The ideal candidate will be expected to work from the office (with some flexibility). Occasional travel may be required.