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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