Data Platform Engineering Manager

Remote • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Skills

  • Data Analytics

Summary

We are seeking a Data Platform Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the engineering, automation, governance, and operational management of modern data platforms and analytics technologies. This role combines cross-functional leadership with deep technical expertise in cloud-based data platforms, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps practices, and data governance.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of platform and systems engineers responsible for enterprise data and analytics platforms.
  • Drive the architecture, automation, and operational management of cloud-based data platforms and analytical technologies.
  • Oversee Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) initiatives, ensuring scalable, repeatable, and secure platform deployments.
  • Develop and maintain Terraform-based infrastructure automation, including module management and platform provisioning.
  • Establish and enforce platform governance standards, including security controls, access management, and operational best practices.
  • Manage data platform cost optimization initiatives and FinOps governance processes.
  • Oversee database object management, user provisioning, role-based access controls, and security administration.
  • Ensure proper handling and protection of sensitive and regulated data, including PII.
  • Drive CI/CD adoption and DevOps best practices across platform engineering teams.
  • Establish monitoring, operational metrics, and continuous improvement processes for platform reliability and performance.

Must-Haves
  • 10+ Years of professional experience in Data Platform Engineering.
  • 3+ Years of professional experience leading and managing Data Platform Engineering teams.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake administration and platform management, or supporting Google BigQuery enterprise data analytics environments.
  • Strong DevOps Engineering background with adept experience building CI/CD pipelines at-scale.
  • Advanced Terraform experience, including infrastructure provisioning, automation, module management, and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices.
  • Experience managing database objects, user access, security roles, and platform governance.
  • Strong understanding of FinOps principles, cost management, and financial governance.
  • Experience implementing and managing security controls for sensitive data, including PII.
  • Experience building and maintaining automated platform operations and deployment processes.

Nice-to-Haves
  • Experience creating custom Terraform modules.
  • Experience supporting large-scale analytics and reporting ecosystems.
  • Programming experience with Java, JavaScript, or Go.
  • Experience working closely with data engineering, analytics, and business intelligence teams.
  • Exposure to enterprise data governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
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  • Dice Id: 10524239
  • Position Id: 1911
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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