Data Engineering Director

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Project X Full time
About Project X

Project X Ltd. is a leading organization that excels in building high-performing teams of talented professionals who thrive in a client-focused environment. Our team members are passionate about solving complex data problems and delivering innovative solutions that drive success. We prioritize collaboration, creativity, and data expertise, fostering a culture that values long-term relationships with clients and adheres to our core values.

Job Summary

The Director of Data Engineering will be a key member of our Technical Delivery team, serving as a subject matter expert in data engineering. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to provide guidance to team members. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage a team while remaining hands-on and contributing to the development of data engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Work closely with team members to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
  2. Manage a team of data engineers, including developing, mentoring, and retaining talented project consultants, to successfully deliver projects.
  3. Design and build data ingestion and transformation pipelines using classic and modern tools, promoting best practices and managing technical risk.
  4. Establish standard design patterns and data flow documents for enterprise data warehousing solutions.
  5. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, to provide project updates and ensure goal achievement.
  6. Collaborate with data science and analytics teams to understand their data needs and develop systems to support their work.
  7. Manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality work products.
  8. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to interview and select new staff based on competencies and culture fit.
  9. Collaborate with sales teams to review and approve project plans and proposal content.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, building data pipelines and warehouses, with expertise in programming languages like Python, SQL, and frameworks like Spark.
  • 2+ years of experience leading a team of Data Engineers, including performance management, mentoring/coaching, and hiring.
  • Solid experience with data integration, building and implementing ETL solutions.
  • Familiarity with modern data engineering languages and platforms, such as Databricks or Snowflake.
  • Degree in Engineering fields or related industry experience or acumen.
  • Specialized training or certification in one or more of the technologies/skills listed is an asset.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Project X Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We provide accommodation during the hiring process and are committed to promoting fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants.



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