Director, Platform Engineering

Dynata; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Platform Engineering at Dynata leads the architecture, delivery, operations, reliability, and scalability of the enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. This role partners with Product, Data Analytics, Security, and Infrastructure leaders to drive modernization and platform adoption.

Responsibilities include building and growing cross-functional teams, owning platform SLAs and cost, and ensuring governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance across AWS/Azure/GCP environments.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in data engineering, architecture, or platform leadership roles.
• 5+ years in a director or senior leadership position managing large technical teams.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg).
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data stack.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, data mesh, and data product thinking.
• Executive communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with budget management and P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and data professionals
• Partner with business units to identify data platform requirements and translate into platform capabilities
• Own platform SLAs, uptime, cost management, and quality standards
• Drive adoption of platform best practices across data engineering, governance, and DevOps
• Oversee vendor relationships, licensing, and cloud provider partnerships (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ensure platform compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Champion a culture of data democratization and self-service analytics

Skills

AI/ML platform enablement

Education

MBA or advanced degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP Data Architect

Databricks Platform Architect

Job description

The Director, Platform Engineering, is the senior engineering leader responsible for the architecture, deliver, operations, reliability, and scalability of the company's enterprise Data Lakehouse platform. This role leads teams responsible for platform engineering and technical operations, ensuring the Data Lakehouse platform provides a robust foundation for analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and data-driven business capabilities. Working closely with Product, Data Analytics, Security, and Infrastructure leaders, this individual provides technical leadership and engineering execution for platform initiatives while driving operational excellence, platform adoption, and continuous modernization of the enterprise data ecosystem. This leader bridges business and technology, aligning platform capabilities with enterprise data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, and data professionals
• Partner with business units to identify data platform requirements and translate into platform capabilities
• Own platform SLAs, uptime, cost management, and quality standards
• Drive adoption of platform best practices across data engineering, governance, and DevOps
• Oversee vendor relationships, licensing, and cloud provider partnerships (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ensure platform compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Champion a culture of data democratization and self-service analytics

Required Experience

• 12+ years in data engineering, architecture, or platform leadership roles
• 5+ years in a director or senior leadership position managing large technical teams
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg)
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data stack
• Experience with data governance frameworks, data mesh, and data product thinking
• Executive communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience with budget management and P&L ownership

Skills

• Familiarity with AI/ML platform enablement and MLOps

Certifications

• AWS/Azure/GCP Data Architect, Databricks Platform Architect

At Dynata, we deliver the highest quality first-party data to help businesses around the world gain precise insights, activate the right audiences, and confidently measure impact. With industry-leading respondent accuracy, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dynata is the trusted foundation for smarter decision-making.

At Dynata, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where every employee and customer feels valued, respected, and supported. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Dynata welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and is dedicated to fostering a work culture that supports everyone. Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Dynata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable laws.

The base salary range for this position in is $150K-$200K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A discretionary incentive program may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits, dependent on full-time employment status.

Who we are

At Dynata, we deliver the highest quality first-party data to help businesses around the world gain precise insights, activate the right audiences, and confidently measure impact. With industry-leading respondent accuracy, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dynata is the trusted foundation for smarter decision-making.

About our culture

Our culture is rooted in inspiration, collaboration, and a drive for excellence. At Dynata, a career is more than just a job- it's a place where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Whether you're passionate about innovation, driven to make a difference, or excited to join a collaborative team that puts integrity and impact at the center of everything we do, you'll find your next chapter here.

We provide A collaborative, inclusive culture that values expertise, curiosity, and ownership. The chance to make a measurable impact on how insights are created and trusted. Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

We recently won the 2026 Association for Talent Development BEST award We are honored to be recipients of the 2026 Association for Talent Development (ATD) BEST Award, one of the industry's most prestigious recognitions for excellence in talent development. Receiving this distinction validates our intentional investment in fostering a supportive and empowering environment for our team members.

At Dynata, we don't just talk about development-put into action. Every April, our global Power Your Career conference brings together employees from around the world to connect, learn, and grow. Our experiential High-Potential Program provides rising leaders with immersive, hands-on opportunities for professional development, ensuring our next generation of talent is ready to make a difference. Additionally, our Leadership Challenges equip managers and future leaders with the skills and insights necessary to drive quality and excellence throughout the organization.