Director, Data Platform & AI Strategy

Credit Acceptance Corporation; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 251,000 - 351,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Credit Acceptance Corporation seeks a Senior Data Platform Architect to define the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and AI-enabled solutions. You will lead architecture across the data space, ensuring scalable, self-serve capabilities for the business and AI initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with data teams and cross-functional partners, and communicate strategies to executive leadership while driving modernization and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience leading data platform direction and architecture.
• Expert knowledge of modern data technologies and AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong cloud, distributed systems, and microservices experience.
• Proven ability to mentor teams and drive engineering excellence.
• Willing to relocate to hub locations (Southfield, MI; Bellevue, WA; SF Bay Area).

Responsibilities

• Define long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and architecture.
• Oversee design and development of scalable data platforms supporting AI.
• Communicate strategies to executives and stakeholders.
• Lead engineering discipline and mentor team.
• Collaborate with data and cross-functional teams on architecture decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud computing

AI

Big data

Microservices

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

NoSQL

Data Governance tools

Job description

Credit Acceptance Corporation seeks a Senior Data Platform Architect to define the long-term vision for enterprise data platforms and AI-enabled solutions. You will lead architecture across the data space, ensuring scalable, self-serve capabilities for the business and AI initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with data teams and cross-functional partners, and communicate strategies to executive leadership while driving modernization and financial discipline.