Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence and reliability.
Four (4) year college degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field. Advanced Degree preferred.
Twenty (20) years of progressive experience leading and transforming data engineering and analytics teams in a growth-oriented environment.
Director, Data Engineering at Bayada
Five (5) years specifically focused on enterprise data platforms, Lakehouse and cloud-native data architectures, and large-scale data engineering programs (individuals who has managed and built teams of 30+ people).
Demonstrated experience in implementing automation in engineering workflows. On the cutting edge of AI based engineering capabilities
Demonstrated automations in multi cloud architecture environments
Relevant certifications preferred, not required (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Databricks, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Project Management Professional (PMP)).
Demonstrated record of strong interpersonal skills and building relationships.
Demonstrated record of goal achievement and exceeding performance standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Proven ability to lead enterprise data engineering projects and teams and the development of data and analytics solutions.
Expertise software development, IT infrastructure, data architecture, and emerging technologies.
Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated experience in cloud data platform migration and cloud-native data engineering, enterprise-scale integrations and ingestion development, and modernization of legacy data warehouse and BI platforms.
Proven track record of working with multi-functional, cross-site teams in a remote, complex work environment.
Experience managing budgets and vendor/contract relationships.
Strong understanding of secure data engineering practices, agile development methodologies, and healthcare industry security and privacy regulations like HIPAA, HITECH, and NIST framework.
Demonstrated experience in modernizing legacy data platforms, transitioning data warehouse and Business Intelligence (BI) systems to the cloud, and implementing enterprise-scale data integrations connecting distributed systems.
Proven ability to manage high-pressure situations with professionalism and discretion.
Strong relationship-building skills to promote collaboration and drive successful outcomes.
Proven ability to build on open-source platforms (e.g., Databricks, AWS, Apache Spark, data build tool (DBT), Airflow, SQL/Python) and the ability to swiftly learn new tools.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Understands and connects with the BAYADA culture.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA and The BAYADA Way.
Champion BAYADA's core values and The BAYADA Way, ensuring these principles guide every initiative and decision.
Lead the strategy, development, and execution of the enterprise data platform - including ingestion, storage, transformation, governance, and observability - in alignment with organizational growth, digital transformation, and modernization priorities.
Advance adoption of modern data engineering practices, including Lakehouse architectures, streaming and batch ingestion, DataOps, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and infrastructure as code to enable scalable, resilient solutions.
Oversee the modernization of legacy data warehouse and BI environments (e.g., SQL Server, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)), emphasizing the migration to cloud-first, Lakehouse-based platforms for improved performance and agility.
Design, scale, and manage BAYADA's data integration and pipeline framework with a focus on reliability, resilience, and sustainable growth.
Operationalize and oversee robust data quality, observability, and lineage programs to ensure continuous improvement and high standards of delivery.
Support the organization's AI and analytics strategy by delivering the trustworthy, governed, and well-modeled data foundation required for insight-driven decision-making and exceptional user experiences.
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Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
This is a remote role.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, Data Engineering, is a critical and trusted leadership role, responsible for leading and forming the enterprise' data platforms that support BAYADA's mission and long-term goals. This role is responsible for formulating and implementing a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the organization's overall business objectives, enabling reliable, secure, and scalable data foundations for analytics, decision-making, and AI across the enterprise. The Director, Data Engineering, is responsible for ensuring data initiatives support and enhance the overall business strategy, fostering growth and competitive advantage.