Director Technology - Data Platforms
Core
Strategic engineering leadership role shaping the future direction of data platform capabilities and AI-native modernization for enterprise clients across ANZ.
Role type
Director, Engineering Leadership (Data Platforms & Strategy)
Builds
Modern cloud-native data platforms, AI-native operating models, and reusable enterprise data capabilities for large organizations.
Domain
Enterprise Data Engineering, Cloud Platforms, AI/ML Systems, Data Mesh
Required skills
Enterprise data platform architecture, Data Mesh principles, AI-native system design, Real-time/event-driven architectures, Cloud platform strategy, Pre-sales and solution shaping, Team leadership and mentoring, Commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Experience with data product design, Agentic workflows, Scalable domain-oriented data ownership
Technologies
GCP, AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka, Spark, dbt, Kubernetes, Airflow
Responsibilities
Define and evolve data platform propositions and technical direction; Advise clients on modern data strategy and AI readiness; Lead architecture for complex transformation programs; Engage in pre-sales and executive stakeholder discussions; Mentor teams and drive capability uplift; Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning.
Seniority
Director, Executive-level strategy & hands-on architectural leadership
