Director, Data Engineering

Post Date

Jul 24, 2026

Location

Irvine,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92614
US
Sep 23, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

HSW-8aca9b91-e02c-475a-bebe-ce8a9fc817cc

Pay Rate

$133k - $167k (estimate)

Job Description

Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics, this Director of Data Engineering will lead the data engineering function while helping define and execute the organization's long-term data roadmap. The role is focused on scaling cloud-based data platforms, modernizing data infrastructure, supporting AI initiatives, and ensuring the organization has reliable, accessible data for reporting, analytics, and business decision making. They will manage a team of around 10-11 with one manager, with opportunity to grow dependent on roadmap and needs. Daily responsibilities include:

Lead the Data Engineering function, overseeing enterprise data platforms, pipelines, and cloud-based data architecture

Help define, develop and execute the teams data roadmap and long-term strategy

Collaborate with BI and analytics leaders to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and enterprise data models

Drive cloud data strategy and modernization efforts across Azure, Microsoft Fabric, enterprise data warehouses, and data pipeline architecture.

Lead and mentor engineering managers and technical teams while helping grow the data organization

Support and scale AI-enabled data initiatives, including AI-assisted ETL, data ingestion, and automation

Work cross-functionally with business and technical stakeholders, translating business needs into data solutions

Manage priorities, projects, budgets, and team development while fostering a mission-driven culture

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Required Skills & Experience

10 years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related fields within enterprise environments

5+ years of experience of management experience, leading data engineering teams or technical teams

Strong background with cloud data platforms, data warehousing, and large-scale data pipeline development

Azure experience required Microsoft Fabric big plus

Hands-on experience with ETL/data integration tools such as Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Boomi, or similar

Strong SQL and Python skills

Experience with modern data frameworks and technologies including Spark, Airflow, and Kafka
Knowledge of data modeling, data integration, data quality, and enterprise data warehousing

Familiarity with AI/ML data enablement and supporting analytics and reporting initiatives

Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.