Director of Database Engineering
We're looking for an experienced Director of Databricks & Data Engineering to lead a high-impact data and analytics organisation. This is a hybrid opportunity for a strategic technology leader who can drive enterprise data platform transformation while managing high-performing teams.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute the enterprise Databricks and data platform strategy
- Lead Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics, and Platform Operations teams
- Establish best practices for Lakehouse architecture, governance, security, and scalability
- Partner with executive leadership to align data initiatives with business goals
- Oversee delivery of enterprise-wide data, AI, and analytics programmes
- Build and mentor high-performing technical teams while fostering a culture of innovation
Required Experience
- Extensive experience leading Databricks and enterprise data platform teams
- Strong background in Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architecture
- Experience managing large-scale cloud data environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Proven success driving data transformation and modernisation initiatives
- Strong executive stakeholder management and team leadership skills
- Experience managing managers, architects, and senior engineering teams
Nice to Have
- Databricks certifications
- Experience leading AI/ML and advanced analytics initiatives
- Knowledge of Terraform, CI/CD, and DataOps best practices
benefits
Base Up to $300,000
35% Bonus
30+ PTO day
Full health, Vision, Dential
Director of Database Engineering in Chicago at Qorali
This position is listed as full time and hybrid. It was posted 2 days ago.