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Environmental Defense Fund

Nonprofit advancing climate solutions for communities

Director – Data & Integration Services

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA$152k - $162k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Engineering, plus at least 10 years of experience in data engineering, enterprise integration, data architecture, business intelligence, or related experience. A master's degree or equivalent may substitute for up to two years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing an enterprise data and integration strategy within a complex, multi-system environment, balancing strategic vision with organizational capacity, security, reliability, cost, risk, and business value.
  • Strong experience with cloud data platforms, preferably Snowflake, and modern data engineering architectures.
  • Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across cultures and backgrounds.
  • Strong technical leadership and/or hands-on experience with modern ETL/ELT and data engineering technologies, including Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Informatica, or equivalent platforms and orchestration technologies.
  • Strong understanding of API architecture, REST, event-driven architecture, middleware/iPaaS, SaaS integrations, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, including the ability to understand, review, troubleshoot, and guide production-quality data engineering solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing data governance, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, master/reference data management, and data stewardship practices.
  • Experience applying modern software engineering and operational practices, including Git/GitHub, CI/CD, automated testing, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps/DataOps, and observability.
  • Experience integrating and operating within enterprise SaaS ecosystems, including CRM, ERP/Finance, HCM, Marketing Technology, fundraising, or comparable business systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and collaborate with technical teams in a matrixed organization, with vendor-management, project leadership, prioritization, and financial-management skills.
  • Demonstrated judgment and adaptability in environments with finite technology resources, prioritizing investments and initiatives based on mission impact, business value, risk, organizational capacity, and total cost of ownership.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the enterprise data and integration strategy, architecture, and multi-year technology roadmap.
  • Lead the evolution of the Snowflake-based enterprise data platform and modern data engineering capabilities.
  • Establish scalable API-first, event-driven, and cloud-native integration patterns across CRM, Finance, HCM, Marketing Technology, Fundraising, and other enterprise systems.
  • Advance data governance, metadata, lineage, data quality, master/reference data, and stewardship capabilities.
  • Participate in advancing organizational effectiveness and culture goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with organizational values.
  • Partner with IT, Marketing, and Fundraising leaders to develop a scalable constituent and MarTech data architecture.
  • Enable trusted analytics, business intelligence, data products, self-service analytics, and AI/advanced analytics readiness.
  • Partner with Information Security, Legal, and business leaders to embed privacy, security, responsible data use, and AI readiness into the architecture.
  • Establish modern engineering practices including DataOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, Git/GitHub, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Oversee and ensure enterprise integration architecture is current and meets modern OAuth 2.0 requirements, and lead deprecation of legacy XML/SOAP integrations and transition to JSON/REST architecture.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of data and integration professionals while cultivating strong partnerships across IT and the broader organization.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve mission impact, business agility, operational efficiency, and return on technology investment.
  • Perform additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.

About the Company

Environmental Defense Fund

Nonprofit advancing climate solutions for communities

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a nonprofit focused on addressing climate change while supporting healthy, equitable communities. EDF works by researching and developing practical solutions, partnering with governments, businesses, NGOs, and local communities, and applying policy and market-based strategies to cut pollution, conserve forests, and improve air quality. Its work is carried out through data-driven analysis, coalition-building, and targeted advocacy that translate scientific findings into real-world actions. EDF distinguishes itself by bringing together a wide range of stakeholders and applying science-based, scalable approaches to problems, rather than relying on a single sector. The organization's goal is to stabilize the climate and protect people and natural systems by making sustainable choices feasible and impactful for communities across the globe.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$11M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1967

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