Head of Data Engineering

Overview At Globe, our goal is to create a wonderful world for our people, business, and nation. By uniting people of passion who believe they can make a difference, we are confident that we can achieve this goal. Job Description The Data Engineering Head provides management and technical guidance, as well as overall strategy to the Data Engineering Team. The Head drives the delivery and implementation of automated data pipelines within a complex and multi-platform environment. He will also help and mentor the team of developers as well as guide the team by providing overall engineering strategy. He will help ensure compliance with data engineering best practices and data governance standards across the enterprise. Responsibilities Formulate data engineering strategy (tools, framework, architecture) and act as point of contact for senior management for solutioning and delivery of key data engineering initiatives. Define, prioritize, and allocate resources; track and provide status reports of work assignments, projects, and programs in support of the Data Engineering team. Review business and technical requirements and ensure the data integration platform meets requirements. Lead design and implementation of robust data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming data from various sources into usable formats for analysis; apply best practices for automated data pipeline design and development. Lead the design, development, and implementation of end-to-end complex automated data pipeline systems using big data tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Talend, Kafka, Airflow, NiFi, Hadoop). Identify bottlenecks and optimize data processing and storage systems for improved performance and efficiency. Implement monitoring and measurement of data quality as defined by business rules. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in data engineering; evaluate potential impact and oversee adoption where appropriate. Build and lead a team of data engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support for professional growth and fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. Collaborate with other departments (data science, analytics, IT) to understand data needs and align data engineering efforts with organizational goals. Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data. Requirements 8-10 years of experience in people management; 5-8 years Java experience. 8 years of experience in ETL development and management. Exposure to company leadership/management and technical solutioning for key business requirements. In-depth experience in automated data pipeline design, implementation, and support. Experience with Big Data platforms and establishing/building operational and analytic data stores (enterprise data warehouse). Strong SQL & PL/SQL skills with the ability to solve highly complex challenges. Advanced technical experience with various SDLC methodologies (waterfall, iterative, agile) or related disciplines/processes is preferred. Experience in DevSecOps processes. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an information technology related field. In-depth knowledge of Tier 1 Data Engineering tools (e.g., Talend, Apache Spark, NiFi, Kafka, Airflow); working knowledge of Spark, distributed computing, and Hadoop concepts. Understanding of data governance and master data management best practices. About Globe & Equal Opportunity Globe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Globe’s hiring process promotes equal opportunity to applicants; discrimination is not tolerated throughout the employee lifecycle, including posting vacancies, selecting, and interviewing applicants. Globe’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy can be accessed here. Company Overview Globe Telecom, Inc. is a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, providing cellular, broadband and mobile data services. Globe aims to enrich lives through communications and was recognized as a top company to work for in Asia by ACES Awards and Stevie’s Best Employer in the Telco category. Our purpose is to create a Globe of Good. #J-18808-Ljbffr