Director of Data Engineering

Job Description

Akkodis currently has a Director of Data Engineering position with a client located in the Rochester / Buffalo NY area. No C2C or agencies allowed with this position.

Pay/Salary Range: $.

The Director of Data Engineering will lead the organization's data engineering team and drive the development of data systems, infrastructure, and pipelines that enable the efficient collection, processing, and storage of large datasets that drive data-driven decision-making across the organization. This individual leads a team of data engineers, architects, and analysts, ensuring that the organization’s data architecture is scalable, secure, and optimized for performance. The Director of Data Engineering works closely with other IT and business units to align data strategies with overall business objectives and ensure data is accessible, reliable, and actionable.

Responsibilities

· Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the development of technical expertise within the team.

Data Architecture Infrastructure:

· Design, implement, and optimize scalable data pipelines and data architectures to support data-driven decision-making.

· Oversee the development of data storage solutions (e.g. data lakes, data warehouses) that are efficient, secure, and reliable.

· Ensure data infrastructure is able to handle growing data volumes and diverse data sources (structured, semi-structured, and unstructured).

· Lead the strategy for data ingestion, integration, and transformation to ensure high-quality and accessible data for analytics and reporting.

Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement:

· Work closely with other technical and business teams to understand data requirements and ensure data architecture aligns with organizational needs.

· Partner with Data Science, Analytics, and Business Intelligence teams to enable advanced analytics and machine learning model deployment.

· Collaborate with product, engineering, and IT teams to ensure seamless data flow and effective data management practices.

Data Governance Compliance:

· Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, PHI) by designing data systems that protect sensitive information.

· Establish and enforce data governance frameworks and best practices for data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.

· Lead efforts to implement data versioning, auditing, and monitoring to ensure the integrity of data pipelines and platforms.

Technical Expertise:

· Data Engineering: Deep knowledge of data engineering concepts, including data modeling, ETL processes, data pipelines, and integration methods.

· Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Semantic Model Definition or Star Schema construction, required.

· Hands-on delivery experience of end-to-end cloud data analytics solutions within Azure or AWS, required.

· Demonstrated experience with a variety of relational and NoSQL technologies (e.g., Azure SQL Server, PostgreSQL).

· Experience in a cloud platform (preferably Azure) and its related technical stack (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse).

· Strong technical understanding of data modeling, data mining, master data management, data integration, data architecture, data virtualization, data warehousing, and data quality techniques.

· Advanced proficiency in relational database modeling, Data Mart design, SQL development, and performance tuning.

Programming Skills:

· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python for developing and optimizing data engineering solutions.

· Background in agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field required

· Minimum of 10 (ten) years of progressively responsible IT experience in a healthcare environment (preferably a Provider setting), and three (3) years of management/leadership experience required.

· Experience in healthcare systems with a strong understanding of compliance and security requirements is strongly preferred.

· The ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems. Required to be skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving, and can demonstrate the ability to be able to work independently or as part of a team.

· Proven problem solving and analytical skills in systems design, development and operations

· Proficiency in analyzing complex business processes and translating them into system requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Pay Details: $135,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year

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Company Description

Global Footprint, Local Impact: As part of the world's second-largest ER&D company, you'll join a network of 50,000 professionals across 30 countries, each contributing to impactful projects worldwide while benefiting from a close-knit community at a local level.

Diverse Career Paths: With services ranging from specialist recruitment to cloud infrastructure and sustainability, Akkodis offers a multitude of career paths. Whether you're a software developer, data analyst, or sustainability expert, there's a place for your skill set.

Commitment to Innovation: Innovation is our cornerstone. With continuous investments in analytics and market intelligence, we not only predict the future of technology – we create it. Your ideas and innovations will have the space to flourish.

Continuous Learning and Development: The Akkodis Academy offers unrivaled opportunities for learning and professional growth, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your field. Our culture values continuous improvement, both for our company and for your career.

Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative work environments. At Akkodis, you'll find a community where inclusivity drives innovation and where every voice is heard.

Our Evolution and Your Role in It

Akkodis emerged from the strategic merger of AKKA Technologies and Modis in 2023, under the Adecco Group. This fusion created a powerhouse in digital engineering and technology, blending European engineering finesse with global technological capabilities. As we write our next chapter, your skills and vision will be instrumental in driving our continued success.

Empowering the Future

We're not just creating solutions; we're empowering industries to be more efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking. Our work in industrial automation, product development, and custom software solutions is setting new standards in technology and engineering.

Join the Akkodis Community

At Akkodis, you're more than just an employee – you're a vital part of a community shaping the future. We're excited to see where your expertise can take us. Discover where you fit in our diverse range of opportunities and start engineering a smarter future with us today.

Full-time

Fully remote