Ankura

Director, Data Engineering – Cloud Data Platforms

Ankura

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Buenos Aires • Argentina

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AirflowCloudETLInformatica

About the role

  • Define and own the architecture of cloud-based data platforms across client engagements.
  • Lead large-scale ETL and data platform implementations using tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, and equivalent technologies.
  • Establish reference architectures, delivery standards, and engineering best practices.
  • Oversee ETL orchestration strategies using tools such as Data Factory, Airflow, or enterprise ETL platforms.
  • Estimate, plan, and govern delivery across multiple projects and workstreams.
  • Partner with client stakeholders to align data platform design with business objectives.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop data engineers and technical leads.
  • Ensure platforms meet expectations for scalability, reliability, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Support pre-sales activities, including solution design and technical estimates.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with significant leadership responsibility.
  • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade cloud data platforms.
  • Deep expertise with ETL / orchestration tools (e.g., Data Factory, Airflow, Informatica, or similar).
  • Strong experience with analytics and processing platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, or equivalents.
  • Demonstrated ability to estimate, plan, and govern complex delivery programs.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, governance, and security principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience in senior, client-facing roles.
  • Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset.
  • Preferred to have experience leading multi-team or multi-vendor delivery models.
  • Preferred to have exposure to advanced analytics, machine learning pipelines, or real-time processing.
  • Cloud or platform certifications (any major provider) is preferred
Benefits
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
  • Affirmative Action Employer

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
data engineeringETLdata architecturecloud data platformsanalytics platformsdata governancesecurity principlesmachine learning pipelinesreal-time processingdelivery program governance
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationbusiness acumenresults-oriented mindsetmentoringcoachingstakeholder alignmentplanningestimationclient-facing experience
Certifications
cloud certifications