Associate Director of Data Platform Engineering

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The Associate Director, Data Platform Engineering is responsible for leading the strategy, architecture, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise data platforms. This role oversees SQL Server platform engineering, establishes technical standards and best practices, drives platform reliability and performance, and leads teams supporting data services, automation, integrations, and tooling. The position partners closely with engineering, operations, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

The Associate Director, Data Engineering leads technical planning, platform architecture, engineering standards, and service improvements for enterprise data platforms. You will develop and governs specifications for SQL Server products and service offerings, assesses compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies, and ensures a cohesive platform architecture. Decisions typically involve resolving complex technical and operational problems across departments and leading managers or specialized professional associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, architecture, and roadmap development for enterprise SQL Server and data platform services. • Define and maintain engineering standards, governance, policies, and best practices. • Ensure platform availability, scalability, reliability, security, and performance. • Oversee data platform operations, automation,…