Director, Data Engineering – Architecture

Salas O'Brien

Director of Data Engineering & Architecture at Salas O’Brien, driving enterprise data strategy and governance with a focus on analytics and AI initiatives.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in defining and executing enterprise data engineering strategies, developing scalable data architectures, and leading high-performing technical teams. Strong background in data governance, integration, and analytics to support business growth and operational excellence.

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Data Engineering StrategyEnterprise Data ArchitectureData GovernanceTeam LeadershipData Integration

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Hard Skills

Data ArchitectureData EngineeringMaster Data ManagementInformation ArchitectureData Quality ManagementEnterprise ReportingAnalyticsData Product DevelopmentData IngestionData Transformation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationStakeholder ManagementBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

Data PlatformsLakehouse ArchitectureIntegration Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Data ManagementOperational ExcellenceAI InitiativesData ModelsEvent-Driven Data Integration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the enterprise data engineering strategy supporting business growth, operational excellence, analytics, and AI initiatives
Establish enterprise standards for data ingestion, integration, transformation, storage, quality, and delivery
Develop a scalable data architecture capable of supporting a rapidly growing and acquisition-driven organization
Create and maintain a multi-year roadmap for enterprise data capabilities and platform investments
Lead the design, implementation, and operation of the company’s enterprise data platform and lakehouse architecture
Establish scalable patterns for batch, real-time, and event-driven data integration
Partner with Data & Information Architects to maintain enterprise data models and architecture standards
Develop repeatable integration frameworks for newly acquired firms and business units
Partner with the Director of Data & AI Governance to operationalize governance controls within enterprise platforms and workflows
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team of Data Engineers, Data & Information Architects, and Governance professionals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
12+ years of progressive experience in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management
5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams and enterprise-scale initiatives
Demonstrated success designing and implementing modern enterprise data platforms
Experience integrating multiple enterprise systems and data sources within complex organizations
Strong understanding of Data architecture, Data engineering, Master data management, Information architecture, Data governance, Data quality management
Experience building enterprise reporting, analytics, and data product capabilities
Strong business acumen and ability to align technical investments with organizational objectives
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Professional development and learning opportunities
Employee ownership participation