Senior Director, Data Platform & Engineering

Job Overview

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Director, Data Platform & Engineering to lead the strategic development and execution of our data platform initiatives. This role is crucial for enhancing our career navigation platform, which empowers senior professionals in the global remote job market. You will be instrumental in building scalable and robust data infrastructure to support our mission.

Company Overview

Jobgether is a career navigation platform built for senior professionals competing in the remote job market. We address the limitations of traditional hiring systems that often overlook extensive, non-linear experience by optimizing how experience is positioned and connecting professionals to ideal companies. Our mission is to ensure senior professionals achieve visibility and correct matching in the global remote market, leveraging data and technology to overcome systemic biases.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Master’s Degree
• Experience: 10 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Jobgether’s data platform and engineering initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the data platform to support product features and business intelligence.
• Collaborate closely with product, AI, and business teams to understand data needs and deliver impactful solutions.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in data governance, quality, and architecture across the organization.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling complex data platforms in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka), and various database systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop diverse teams.
• Experience working in remote-first company environments and with global teams is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a critical function at an innovative platform disrupting the remote job market.
• Work with a passionate and experienced team dedicated to empowering senior professionals.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to a remote workforce.
• Flexible remote work environment, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Significant impact on product development and the company’s overall growth trajectory.
• Access to continuous professional development and clear career advancement opportunities.