Remote Senior Director, Data Platforms

greatminds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 207,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Minds is seeking a Senior Director, Data Platforms to drive technical strategy and oversee data initiatives in Washington, DC. This role involves leadership in data engineering and architecture, with a focus on scalable and compliant solutions that support analytics and business transformation.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in data management, specifically in leadership roles. The position is remote, with a competitive salary range of $207,000–$222,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data management roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Expertise in modern data platforms, cloud technologies, and data architecture frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Define technical data architecture standards, including integration patterns.
• Establish and enforce technical components of data governance frameworks.

Skills

SQL

Data modeling

ETL tools

Python

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Fivetran

Snowflake

Job description

Great Minds is seeking a Senior Director, Data Platforms to drive technical strategy and oversee data initiatives in Washington, DC. This role involves leadership in data engineering and architecture, with a focus on scalable and compliant solutions that support analytics and business transformation.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in data management, specifically in leadership roles. The position is remote, with a competitive salary range of $207,000–$222,000 based on experience and qualifications.