Centric Brands · 1 day ago
Director, Data Engineering
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective focused on innovation and customer satisfaction. The Director of Data Engineering will lead the design and implementation of the Snowflake data platform, overseeing data migration, infrastructure development, and team management to enhance business intelligence capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the design and architecture of the Snowflake data platform to meet current and future business requirements, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
Lead the migration from legacy systems into Snowflake, developing a robust data migration plan that ensures data consistency, security, and reliability across all environments (development, testing, staging, and production)
Guide ETL and data modeling strategies using tools such as Coalesce to build efficient, reusable data pipelines and structures for analytics and reporting
Ensure seamless integration with reporting tools like Sigma and Power BI, enabling business teams to derive insights and make data-driven decisions
Coordinate with external vendors and partners to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution of the Snowflake project
Drive Snowflake optimization strategies, including query tuning, clustering, and load balancing, to maintain high performance and efficient data storage
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Establish and enforce data quality and governance standards, ensuring data integrity and compliance across the Snowflake platform
Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization to enhance data engineering efficiency and scalability
Implement robust security practices within Snowflake, including role-based access, encryption, and other data privacy measures to ensure compliance with company policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field required
8+ years in data engineering or platform engineering, with at least 3 years of Snowflake experience
Strong expertise in Snowflake, including Virtual Warehouses, Time Travel, and best practices for data modeling and security
Proficiency in SQL and Python (or similar scripting language) and experience with ETL/ELT tools
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and integrating hybrid data environments
Solid understanding of data governance frameworks and data privacy standards
Experience with Snowflake optimization techniques and platform monitoring
Skilled in managing cross-functional stakeholders to align on data strategies and reporting needs
Preferred
Advanced degrees and Snowflake certifications are a plus
Experience with legacy data system migrations and cloud data platforms is highly preferred
Snowflake certification (e.g., SnowPro Advanced)
Experience with CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Familiarity with retail or wholesale data processes, ideally within the fashion or consumer goods industry
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Centric Brands
Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Rabin
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Gluckman
Senior Vice President/Division Head of Soft Accessories and Seasonal Footwear
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