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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in engineering leadership, driving technical decision-making, and building high-performing teams. Proficient in backend and data engineering, with a strong focus on data quality, security, and compliance.
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Engineering LeadershipBackend Data EngineeringPython ProgrammingAWS Cloud ServicesData API Design
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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringData EngineeringMicroservices ArchitectureSQL TechnologiesNoSQL TechnologiesCI/CD PipelinesTest AutomationData IntegrationEvent-Driven SystemsDistributed Architectures
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementOperational LeadershipCoaching and MentoringStrategic Thinking
Tools & Technologies
PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsPostgreSQLSnowflakeDynamoDBGitTerraformDocker
Industry Keywords
Data QualityRegulatory ComplianceIncident ManagementService OwnershipContinuous Improvement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSDockerDynamoDBJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsNoSQLPostgresPythonSQLTerraformTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own delivery, execution, and outcomes across multiple engineering teams
- Lead and develop engineering managers
- Build a high-performing engineering organization through accountability, operating rhythms, talent development, and continuous improvement
- Partner with product, architecture, data, security, and business stakeholders on strategy and roadmaps
- Oversee backend data services, APIs, pipelines, and data products
- Drive technical and architectural decision-making with architects and senior engineers
- Establish and improve engineering processes for planning, estimation, prioritization, execution, dependencies, and releases
- Communicate portfolio plans, risks, milestones, status, and outcomes
- Promote software development practices, code quality, test automation, observability, incident management, and operational readiness
- Oversee production reliability through monitoring, logging, alerting, and response processes
- Ensure data quality, security, privacy, governance, and regulatory compliance
- Partner on organizational planning, staffing, succession planning, and resource allocation
- Coach leaders and teams through organizational change
- Monitor industry trends and drive adoption of valuable emerging technologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including backend and data engineering
- 4+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing engineering managers and leading multiple teams or functional areas
- Experience building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and leadership development
- Experience leading complex technical programs across multiple teams
- Experience with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js
- Experience designing and scaling data APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and distributed architectures
- Knowledge of data warehousing, data pipelines, data integration, and data product development
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies such as PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and DynamoDB
- Experience with AWS, Git, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Lambda, SQS, and SNS
- Experience establishing unit, integration, end-to-end, load, and security testing strategies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong operational leadership skills, including incident management, reliability practices, and service ownership
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical judgment and pragmatic execution
- Willingness to travel 20% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Long-term incentive programs
- Remote work option