Remote: Technical Delivery Lead Modern Data Platform (MDP)
Position: Technical Delivery Lead Modern Data Platform Location: Alpharetta GA Remote Duration: Contract/FTE Job Description: Skills: Data Platform Technical Delivery Lead, Data Bricks, python, ADF, Technical Program management etc. At least 15+ years of experience in Data Engineering technologies Key Relationships: Chief Data Office, Enterprise Architecture, Business Change leaders and Delivery Leads, Technical delivery leaders and teams, Infrastructure and Operations, software vendors, system integrators, service providers and business leaders across the organization. Role Overview: The Technical Lead for the Modern Data Platform will be responsible for overseeing the strategic implementation and management of the company's modern data platform. This role involves leading the hybrid, multi-cloud platform strategy, architecture, infrastructure and management of third-party service providers, along with associated budgets. Technical Lead will be accountable for delivering high-quality data products to our customers. Technical expertise and strategic vision, allied to strong leadership and inter-personal skills, will be fundamental for this role. We want to foster a culture of innovation, but also want to ensure enhanced operational efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of information security, integrity and compliance. We are looking for an accomplished technology expert, who will work closely with various business, operations, and technology stakeholders. As much of our data engineering is outsourced, this role will be responsible for the performance management of third parties, always ensuring were able to quantify the value we deliver. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve the technical architecture roadmap and strategy for the Modern Data Platform (MDP) and associated processes, ensuring efficiency, scalability, reliability, and security Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the existing technology landscape, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation Accountable for delivery of the architecture, implementation and enhancement of the data ingestion, streaming and batch processes, ensuring accurate and efficient flow of data from various sources into the MDP Collaborate with the IT infrastructure team to ensure a robust and secure IT infrastructure that supports the MDP Deliver the right data, in the right format, to the right level of quality, to meet demand of the CDO Work with the Architecture team to implement and enhance software/data architecture best practices, standards, patterns, and reference architectures Manage the data engineering delivery lifecycle for the MDP, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to governance frameworks Manage third-party service providers, ensuring services are delivered in line with contractual agreements and budgets Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system design and support Stay up to date on emerging technologies, industry trends and competitor activity, providing thought leadership, insight into a vision of the possible, recommending and driving adoption of relevant advancements Skills and attributes for success Experience in designing cloud data platform solutions Indepth knowledge and work experience with cloud data platform solutions such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure Practical knowledge of GenAI and LLM offerings in the market Skilled in working on large scale agile transformation projects Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, but not essential Proven experience in leading data platform initiatives Strong understanding of (including hybrid) cloud-based data services, data architecture, and data governance Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and guide technical teams Experience in managing budgets and third-party vendor relationships Familiarity with regulatory compliance and data security standards Apply Job!