Data Engineering Director

4 weeks ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India American Express Full time

Lead the Way in Data Engineering

At American Express, we're committed to delivering the best Colleague digital experience. As the Engineering Director of the Digital Workplace Data Platform, you'll play a critical role in leading our engineering teams to develop and enhance the data platform, providing personalization capabilities, analytics, and predictive analysis using AI/ML.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a seasoned engineering leader with a proven track record of leading remote and distributed product engineering setups. You'll have experience writing software in Python, Scala, or similar, as well as expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and manage complex distributed data engineering pipelines at scale, ensuring availability, throughput, and security.
  • Lead engineering teams and partner with Product Management to enhance the quality and outcomes of data products, including data analytics and visualization.
  • Lead the solutioning of AI/ML models on the data to build meaningful insights and predictive analysis.
  • Work and collaborate with Product Management and Digital Workplace teams to influence key decisions on architecture and implementation of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective data platforms.
  • Bring thought leadership to advance the overall state of technology and customer focus for the platform.
  • Manage delivery milestones, deployment cycles, and delivery of the overall Data Platform's roadmap.
  • Keep up to date with advances in big data technologies and run pilots to design the data architecture to scale with increased data volume.
  • Build, inspire, and grow talented engineering teams responsible for designing and building Data Engineering and Analytics suites.
  • Build a culture of innovation, ownership, accountability, and customer focus.
  • Contribute to the American Express Data Strategy, working with other Technology teams to drive enterprise solutions, define best practices at a company level, and further develop skills and experience outside Digital Workplace.
  • Partner with Digital Workplace technology teams to develop the data platform strategy across all products and channels.
  • Participate actively and constructively in agile team meetings and application reviews.
  • Work directly with and learn from business, product, and engineering leaders across the organization.
  • Strengthen collaboration with Industry partners/suppliers for more robust data solutions and market research for innovative solutions in this space.

Professional Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams in remote and distributed product engineering setups.
  • Experience writing software in Python, Scala, or similar, as well as expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • Experience on various data architectures, latest tools, current and future trends in data engineering space, especially Big Data, Streaming, and Cloud technologies like GCP, AWS, Azure.
  • Hands-on experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Hive, etc.) and at least one Big Data implementation on platforms like Cornerstone, Teradata, etc.
  • Experience in creating large-scale data engineering pipelines, data-based decision-making, and quantitative analysis.
  • Experience with visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, etc.
  • Experience with complex, high-volume, multi-dimensional data, as well as ML/AI models for unstructured, structured, and streaming datasets.
  • Advanced experience in writing and optimizing efficient SQL queries with Python, Spark, Hive, Scala handling large data sets in Big-Data & GCP Environments.
  • Exposure to Data Science including Predictive Modeling.
  • Experience architecting data products in Streaming, Serverless, and Microservices-based Architecture and platform.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing, including virtualization, hosted services, multi-tenant cloud infrastructures, storage systems, and content delivery networks.
  • Exposure in building cloud-native platforms on modern tech stack: AWS, Java, Spring Framework, RESTful API, and container-based application.
  • Exposure in building Predictive models using machine learning through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, and implementation.
  • Ability to learn new tools and paradigms in data engineering and science.
  • Proven experience attracting, hiring, retaining, and leading top engineering talent.
  • Creative, passionate, and experienced leader of both people and technology.
  • Team Management savvy (e.g., planning, budgetary control, people management, vendor management, etc.).
  • Experience with DevOps, reliability engineering, and platform monitoring.
  • Well-versed in AGILE, DevOps, and Program Management methods.
  • Bachelor's degree with a preference for Computer Science.

What We Offer

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive base salaries.
  • Bonus incentives.
  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location).
  • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need.
  • Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location).
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location).
  • Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
  • Career development and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Background Verification Check

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

  • Strategic Director

    4 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India NTT DATA Full time

    Job Title: Associate DirectorJob DescriptionNTT DATA Services, a top 10 global services company and part of the NTT Group, is seeking a highly skilled Associate Director to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading and managing our operations, ensuring seamless delivery of services to our clients.Key...

  • Business Operations Director

    2 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India NTT DATA Full time

    At NTT DATA, we are seeking a highly skilled Business Operations Director to join our team.This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the management of our service desk and contact center, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process improvement, analytical skills, and experience in...

  • Chief Data Engineering Director

    3 days ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India exl Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a seasoned data professional with extensive AWS experience to lead our data engineering projects.About the Role:The Chief Data Engineering Director will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of advanced data systems and pipelines using AWS technologies.You will lead a team of data engineers, collaborate with...

  • Chief Data Engineering Director

    1 week ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India PepsiCo Full time

    Company OverviewPepsiCo is a multinational food and beverage corporation with an impressive portfolio of brands, generating over $79 billion in annual revenue. The company operates in over 200 countries, employing a diverse team of approximately 250,000 people worldwide.About the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Chief Data Engineering Director to join our...

  • Data Consulting Director

    3 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India GroupM Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Consulting Director to join our team at GroupM. As a key member of our Consulting Data, Analytics & Technology (CDAT) team, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of data solutions for client projects. Your expertise in designing, scoping, and delivering right-fit audience & data strategies...

  • Strategic Data Director

    3 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Mindshare Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Data Director to join our team at Mindshare. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our data strategy, driving business growth through data-driven insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. About the Role: As a Strategic Data Director at...

  • Director of Data Consulting

    1 month ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India GroupM Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Director of Data Consulting to join our GroupM Consulting Data, Analytics & Technology (CDAT) team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of data solutions for client projects, working closely with the Head of Data Consulting to set strategic vision and roadmap...

  • Data Science Director

    4 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Axtria - Ingenious Insights Full time

    At Axtria - Ingenious Insights, we seek a seasoned Data Science Director to spearhead our Data Science Practice. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in data science, with extensive experience in developing and deploying scalable models, data pipelines, and orchestration.This role involves crafting winning proposals to grow our Data Science...

  • Engineering Director

    4 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India American Express Full time

    Role SummaryAs Engineering Director - Data Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading the engineering teams to develop and enhance the Digital Workplace Data Platform, providing personalization capabilities, analytics, and predictive analysis using AI/ML. You will create and manage a complex distributed data engineering pipeline at scale and...

  • Data Science Director

    1 month ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India NITS Solutions Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Data Science Director to lead our data science team and drive business growth through data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical learning, machine learning, and data visualization, with a proven track record of developing and executing business strategies.Key...

  • Cloud Engineering Director

    3 days ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Synez Technologies Full time

    Estimated Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per yearJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineering Director to lead our cloud development team at Synez Technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud engineering, DevOps, and related domains.About the Role:As a Cloud Engineering Director, you will be responsible for designing,...

  • Data Engineering Director

    1 week ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Metyis Full time

    OverviewMetyis, a fast-growing international company, seeks a seasoned Data Engineering Lead to drive impactful change in our clients' businesses. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual to leverage their expertise in data engineering to shape the future of our clients' digital transformation.About the RoleWe are looking for a...

  • Senior Data Engineering Director

    2 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Publicis Groupe Full time

    Job DescriptionOverview:We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineering Director to lead the development of scalable solutions at Publicis Groupe. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for analyzing business requirements and partnering with product owners to build efficient and reliable data systems.About You:You have 3+ years'...

  • Eucloid Principal Data Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Eucloid Data Solutions Pvt Ltd Full time

    About Eucloid Data Solutions Pvt LtdEucloid Data Solutions Pvt Ltd is a Data and Growth Intelligence firm. Our mission is to empower businesses to make smarter decisions and drive digital growth through unified data platforms and digital commerce solutions.We have deep partnerships with leading Data & Cloud vendors in the industry. These range from Marketing...

  • Data Analytics Director

    3 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India AMEX Full time

    OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Analytics Director to lead our Prospects Cross Functional Analytics team within Global Commercial Services at American Express.About the RoleThe Director will play a critical role in driving our cross-functional analytics strategy, encompassing all prospects channels like direct mail, sales, and digital. They...

  • Engineering Director

    1 month ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Hyatt Corporation Full time

    Job SummaryThe Engineering Manager will be responsible for the efficient operation of the Engineering Department in support of all other operating departments. This includes maintaining equipment, buildings, and grounds in optimum condition, while meeting employee, guest, and owner expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Director of Engineering in...

  • Software Engineering Director

    4 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India TalentXO Full time

    Job OverviewTalentXO is seeking a skilled Software Engineering Director to lead our team of software engineers.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical guidance to the teamEnsure timely delivery of high-quality productsInstill and follow good software development practicesLead by example and adapt to the needs of the businessIdeal CandidateRequirementsTechnical...

  • Data Engineering Leadership

    3 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India Publicis Sapient Full time

    Director - Data EngineeringAt Publicis Sapient, we're seeking a seasoned Data Engineering Leadership professional to drive our data strategy forward.Key Responsibilities:Define and execute a strategic roadmap for enterprise data architectureProvide technical leadership and hands-on implementation in data techniquesLead a globally distributed team to deliver...

  • Senior Test Engineering Director

    3 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India APN Consulting Inc Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for a seasoned Test Engineering Director to lead our test engineering efforts and drive quality across the organization.Develop and implement test strategies to ensure high-quality software delivery.Lead a team of test engineers to design, develop, and execute automated tests.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify...

  • Maxval - Director - Data Migration & Automation

    4 weeks ago

    Gurgaon, Haryana, India MaxVal-IP Services Pvt Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Director - Data Migration & AutomationOverview:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our team as the Director of Data Migration and Automation. This role involves overseeing the migration of data from various Intellectual Property (IP) solutions to our company's software platform. You will leverage your expertise in the IP...