Marketing Data Platform Lead - Cloud & AI

EXL; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of Marketing Data platforms and related architecture initiatives in NJ/NY. You will partner with business stakeholders, gather requirements, and shape scalable cloud-based solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in data engineering, strong Azure/Databricks skills, and a proven track record in leading 5–8+ engineers and architects. Immediate joining is expected.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in Data Engineering, Data Modeling & Architecture with Azure and Databricks.
• Experience with Marketing Data, Customer 360 and MDM concepts.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and team leadership.
• Experience leading 5–8+ data engineers/architects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Marketing Data platform initiatives from intake to production.
• Partner with stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate into delivery plans.
• Manage risks, dependencies, timelines, and decisions across teams.
• Maintain delivery artifacts and release plans.
• Drive sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and well-documented solutions aligned with data governance.

Skills

Marketing data platforms

Data architecture

Azure

Databricks

Team leadership

Data modeling

Data pipelines

MDM concepts

Customer 360

Stakeholder communication

Git

Tools

Git

Job description

EXL is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of Marketing Data platforms and related architecture initiatives in NJ/NY. You will partner with business stakeholders, gather requirements, and shape scalable cloud-based solutions.

The role requires 10+ years in data engineering, strong Azure/Databricks skills, and a proven track record in leading 5–8+ engineers and architects. Immediate joining is expected.