Associate Director, Engineering & Quality

Architect, develop, test, and deploy robust data solutions and architecture diagrams to support evolving business needs. Lead hands-on coding and testing for data engineering and data initiatives, ensuring quality and reliability in all deliverables. Utilize tools such as Collibra (Data Governance) and Starburst (Data Mesh) to drive advanced data management and integration across the organization. Perform complex SQL queries and data analyses to directly support critical business decisions. Design, implement, and test APIs and data solutions using Python and related technologies. Estimate project efforts, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects, and mentor contractors and junior team members. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data solutions with broader business goals and present project status and technical insights to stakeholders and senior management. Collaborate closely with AI/ML teams to align data engineering practices with leading-edge use cases such as LLM-powered applications, intelligent assistants, and enterprise semantic search within our environment, which includes GPT, Amazon Q, and Microsoft Copilot.