Sr Director of Architecture and Data Engineering

ULTRA MOBILE is seeking a talented Sr. Director of Architecture and Data Engineering to join the Enterprise Information Management Team in Costa Mesa, CA! Individual reports to AVP, Enterprise Data Engineering & Mgmt Svs. Role is hybrid.

This role is a hybrid opportunity that requires a local commutable distance to the HQ Costa Mesa, CA office as needed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr Director of Architecture and Data Engineering  is a key, senior leadership role within the EIM team that is responsible for the strategy and roadmap delivery of our Data Engineering and Data Architecture services to ensure continuous improvement of the provided services to the organization.  Through leadership/development of human capital and risk abatement/ innovation of technical capital, this role ensures our data remains consistent, available, accurate, and aligned with the business processes that drive company growth.

Your usual day of awesomeness includes:  

• Hands-on technical leadership for your team performance, mentoring, training, upskilling, and working side-by-side with your team.
• Serve as Product Owner in Agile for Architecture Team ‘data products’ roadmap, intake, refinement, prioritization, grooming/sizing, and delivery.
• Leadership and development of the teams supporting Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, Data Warehousing, and data pipeline integration for Customer Data Platform.
• Ensure Data Governance standards are followed throughout  data pipeline development.
• Optimization of the Total Cost of Ownership of our data platforms and maximization of the business value of our data systems to the organization.
• Product development and management of a portfolio of data solutions including but not limited to our data warehouse,, integrations with enterprise systems, enrichment of enterprise messaging events,  data architecture, and enterprise data models.
• Development of subordinate directors and managers through delegation, performance management, and continuous coaching.
• Innovation of data systems via research and application of relevant technology advances.
• Collaboration with peers in Engineering and Technical Support services to define operating models, best practice delivery services, and technical consistency.
• Collaboration with key business stakeholders to identify and remediate gaps in data services portfolios.
• Serve as the authoritative source  on data integrations and reference data architectures in the evaluation of new technologies and their compatibility with UVNV, Inc. data operations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience leading teams in the development of Data Warehousing technologies combining structured and semi-structured data.
• Demonstrated excellence in the management of both internal and external delivery teams.
• 5+ years of experience working with Agile and Scrum project management processes using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• 5+ years of experience as a Domain or Enterprise Data Architect.
• 3+ years managing remote vendors’ delivery of sustainment and development IT services.
• 5+ years leading an Enterprise Data Warehouse development team.
• 3+ years of experience participating in a Data Governance framework.
• Expertise working with AWS services (Lambda, S3, Glue, Aurora, Dynamo, MWAA), DBT, python, and cloud data systems like Snowflake.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Experienced with CI/CD (Git/Bit, CI/CD, Orchestration).
• Significant knowledge in the areas of Reference Data, Data Quality, and Metadata Management.
• Experience inventing data solutions – not simply using packaged software.
• Working knowledge of Python and statistical application of Machine Learning algorithms.
• Understanding of small-med size business budgets.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

WE ARE ULTRA & MINT MOBILE

We connect people to what’s most important in their lives: Easily, affordably and reliably. We strive to be California’s Preeminent Destination Employer. Oh yeah, we get it too! We understand what matters to you most. You’re an individual with unique needs, and we’re prepared to exceed any expectations you have for an ideal employer. 

We’re smart, strategic, and get things done without a lot of red tape or unnecessary politics. Everyone matters here and everyone has a voice. Expect to spend your time contributing to projects that really matter. We obsess over the employee experience. To start, we provide some of the most competitive salary, benefits, family leave, and vacation in Southern California. We believe in you and invest in you. Not just your career aspirations, but your life.

In addition, we’ve got a laundry list of perks you’ll brag about on insta -- Lunch every day prepared by our very own chef, healthy snacks, onsite gym, car wash services, and most importantly, a team atmosphere. We even raise the bar on well bars, including Espresso/Cappuccino/Nitro/Cold Brew Bar, Froyo Bar, Breakfast Bar, Snack Bar and a, well, you know, bar (after 5 pm).  

And if you feel intrigued right now reading, imagine the co-workers we have already attracted. This is the kind of team you’ll want to take home to mom or invite to your kid’s next birthday party. This is the kind of close-knit community happening here. Come check out how you can be part of Ultra & Mint! 

OUR VALUES – LET’S MAKE LIFE ULTRA TOGETHER!

• Ownership: We are all owners; be the outcome and get the job done.
• Action Biased: Be brilliant, proactive, and act with urgency.
• Embrace the Adventure: Be agile, adaptive, and thrive on change.
• Invent and Simplify: Never accept good enough.

$1,000 REFERRAL BONUS

Take a look at this job description, if you are the right person, please apply. If Ultra Mobile doesn't appear to be a fit for you, refer a friend or colleague and get $1,000. Let your friend or colleague know to provide your full name and email when applying to the job.  If we hire them and they stay for 90 days, you get $1000.  For more details of restrictions and rules, please email [email protected].

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualification, experience, ability, and job performance.

In support of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the range of starting pay for this role is $225,000 - $260,000.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location.  We also offer a variety of benefits including health, disability insurance, 401 (k), flexible spending accounts, EAP, education reimbursement, parental leave, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and company paid holidays.  The specific programs available will vary depending on state, start date, and employment type. Our recruitment team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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