Data Engineering Manager

Cinemark; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401(k) Matching

Growth Opportunities

Education Assistance

Health Benefits

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Free Movies

Job summary

Cinemark is seeking a Data Engineering Manager in Plano, TX to lead the design, delivery, and optimization of enterprise data architecture and pipelines. You will bridge architecture vision with engineering execution, building scalable data warehouses and robust BI/analytics using Microsoft Azure technologies.

You will enforce standards for Data Quality, observability, security, and production‑readiness, while driving AI enablement and smarter analytics across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 8+ years hands‑on data engineering/architecture with 2+ years of technical leadership.
• 5–7 years advanced SQL/T‑SQL, Python, PySpark.
• Data Vault and dimensional modeling for data warehouse/ mart.
• Experience with Microsoft data tech: Synapse, Fabric, Power BI, Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in REST, MS SQL Server, Git, and modern BI/analytics stacks.
• Strong communication, customer interaction, and multi‑project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on design, development, testing, and optimization of enterprise data solutions.
• Lead data architecture and design across Fabric, data platforms, security, and analytics.
• Develop review and optimize data pipelines, Data Vault models, and Fabric solutions.
• Mentor engineers, review code/design, and enforce best practices.
• Drive AI enablement and Power BI experiences with natural‑language UI.

Skills

SQL

Python

PySpark

Data Modeling

Data Vault

Azure Fabric

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Synapse

Power BI

Azure

Job description

Join Our Team

As part of our Cinemark Universe, you'll discover fun opportunities with real growth potential and plenty of perks. With 500+ theatres and nearly 6,000 screens; we’re truly a global presence of 20,000 movie lovers working together to make unforgettable experiences.

Role Summary:

The Data Engineering Manager is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for directing the design, development, and execution of our enterprise data architecture and engineering strategies. In this role, you will bridge the gap between high‑level architectural vision and engineering delivery, acting as the primary driver for data pipeline execution. You will manage and build scalable data warehouses, optimize ingestion routines, and deliver robust BI/analytics solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure technologies.

As a subject matter expert, you will establish and enforce architecture, Microsoft Fabric, DevOps, security, reliability, data quality, observability, and production‑readiness standards while ensuring those standards are practically implemented through engineering delivery.

The role will also drive AI enablement across Data Engineering and the analytics ecosystem, identifying and implementing capabilities that improve data discovery, insight generation, natural‑language interaction, and the overall business‑user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a hands‑on technical manager, personally designing, developing, testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise data solutions.
• Lead enterprise data architecture and technical design, establishing scalable architecture patterns, engineering standards, and guardrails across Microsoft Fabric, data platforms, integration, modeling, security, and analytics.
• Develop and review SQL, T‑SQL, Python, PySpark, dbt, data pipelines, Data Vault models, dimensional models, and Microsoft Fabric solutions as part of day‑to‑day delivery.
• Lead by example through hands‑on development and technical problem solving, particularly for complex, high‑impact, or performance‑critical solutions.
• Serve as the technical authority for enterprise data architecture and Microsoft Fabric, establishing target architecture, solution standards, design patterns, and technical guardrails.
• Conduct architecture, design, and code reviews, ensuring engineering solutions meet scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and reliability standards.
• Establish Microsoft Fabric platform standards covering workspace/capacity architecture, security, performance, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Establish and enforce DevOps standards including Git, branching, CI/CD, automated deployments, release management, and environment promotion.
• Define and implement data quality, observability, monitoring, alerting, SLA, and production‑readiness standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production, performance, data quality, and platform issues, providing technical direction for root‑cause resolution and prevention.
• Drive AI enablement across data engineering and analytics, improving development productivity, automation, testing, troubleshooting, data quality, and operational efficiency.
• Enable AI‑powered Power BI experiences through natural‑language interaction, intelligent insight discovery, assisted analysis, and easier access to trusted enterprise data.
• Evaluate and implement emerging Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Copilot, and AI capabilities, establishing governed and reusable patterns for enterprise adoption. Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews, design reviews, technical guidance, and hands‑on engineering collaboration.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years of hands‑on data engineering, data architecture, solution design, and development experience, with at least 2+ years of providing technical leadership. Candidates must demonstrate recent hands‑on development experience and the ability to independently design, build, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise data solutions.
• Database Programming: 5–7 years of advanced SQL experience, T‑SQL, Python, and PySpark, including expert‑level query performance tuning for data integration and consumption.
• Data Modeling: 5+ years of hands‑on experience with schema design, Data Vault, and dimensional data modeling techniques for data warehouse/mart consumption.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining data processing systems within Microsoft data technologies (Synapse, Fabric, Power BI, and Azure DevOps).
• Integrations & Operations: Proficient in sourcing data from diverse environments (REST web services, MS SQL Server) utilizing version control tools (Git). Deep understanding of modern BI, analytics landscapes, and IT operations in high‑availability environments.
• Advanced level of SQL and query performance tuning techniques for Data Integration and Consumption
• Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies
• Communication skills and ability to develop and present solutions to all levels of management
• Must be able to interact effectively and patiently with customers especially while under pressure
• The ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously to meet project deadlines for self and others as required
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
• Passion for delivering highly available, robust BI solutions
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always‑up, always‑available service
• Demonstrated ability in managing, scoping, and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with strict attention to accuracy, detail, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the patience to guide teams and interact with customers under pressure.
• Proven track record of fostering collaborative, positive working relationships across engineering and business units.

Preferred Certifications

Possession of one or more of the following certifications is highly desirable:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• Data Vault 2.0 Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer

Benefits Available:

At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.

• Employee Discount
• 401(k) Matching*
• Growth Opportunities
• Education Assistance*
• Health Benefits*
• Parental Leave*
• Paid Time Off*
• Daily Pay*
• Free Movies*

*Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer