Director of Data Success & Platforms

Citian; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) company match

On-site gym

Generous PTO

Job summary

Citian, a Washington, DC-based SaaS startup, seeks a Director Data Success to lead data engineering initiatives. You will architect scalable data pipelines, govern data assets, and collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to deliver data‑driven transportation solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/Python, and hands‑on experience with Snowflake, AWS, and DBMS like PostgreSQL/MySQL. Hybrid work in DC, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with leadership roles
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python/Jupyter
• Knowledge of data modeling, warehousing, and ETL processes
• Experience with cloud platforms (Snowflake, AWS) and DBMS like PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Familiarity with distributed systems and big data (e.g., Apache Spark)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and stakeholders to develop data‑driven solutions
• Architect and build scalable data pipelines and ETL processes for large data sets
• Optimize database structures and data models for performance and scalability
• Ensure data quality and integrity through validation and cleansing techniques
• Establish data governance policies and controls for compliance and security
• Scale data pipelines on cloud infrastructure with cost efficiency
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of learning
• Align engineering efforts with product and business objectives
• Drive innovation and tackle transportation engineering challenges
• Deliver high-quality software on tight deadlines
• Coordinate cross-functional solutions for operational problems

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Data warehousing

ETL

Leadership

Snowflake

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

GIS

Apache Spark

Data visualization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Citian, a Washington, DC-based SaaS startup, seeks a Director Data Success to lead data engineering initiatives. You will architect scalable data pipelines, govern data assets, and collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to deliver data‑driven transportation solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/Python, and hands‑on experience with Snowflake, AWS, and DBMS like PostgreSQL/MySQL. Hybrid work in DC, with growth opportunities.