Wingify - Director of Engineering - Data Platforms (10-15 yrs)

Job Title : Associate Director/Director - Engineering (Data Platforms Team)

Location : Remote

Company : Wingify Software

About Wingify :

Company Overview : Wingify is a leading global SaaS company, specializing in creating and marketing powerful digital experience optimization products. Our flagship product, VWO, is a widely adopted platform for A/B testing, conversion rate optimization, and website personalization, helping companies maximize their website conversions and improve customer experience. At Wingify, we pride ourselves on being data-driven and using cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative solutions to our clients worldwide.

We are looking for an Associate Director/Director of engineering to lead our Data Platforms Team and drive innovation in data engineering, analytics, and governance.

Role Overview :

As an Associate Director/Director of Engineering (Data Platforms Team), you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and scaling of our data infrastructure. You will collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to ensure our data pipelines and architectures are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires a strong background in backend development, data processing, and scalable architecture design.


Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, ensuring high performance and career growth.

- Architect and optimize scalable data infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability.

- Drive the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and best practices.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define and execute a data roadmap.

- Optimize data processing workflows for performance and cost efficiency.

- Ensure data security, compliance, and quality across all data platforms.

- Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the data team.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 10+ years of experience in software/data engineering, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.

- Expertise in backend development with programming languages such as Java, PHP, Python, Node.JS, GoLang, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Scala for data processing and analytics.

- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their data services. - Strong foundation and expertise in HLD and LLD, as well as design patterns, preferably using Spring Boot or Google Guice

- Experience in big data technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and distributed computing frameworks.

- Hands-on experience with data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery.

- Deep knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance (GDPR, SOC2, etc.).

- Experience in NoSQL databases like Redis, Cassandra, MongoDB, and TiDB.

- Familiarity with automation and DevOps tools like Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Grafana, and ELK.

- Proven ability to drive technical strategy and align it with business objectives.

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in machine learning infrastructure or MLOps is a plus.

- Exposure to real-time data processing and analytics.

- Interest in data structures, algorithm analysis and design, multicore programming, and scalable architecture.

- Prior experience in a SaaS or high-growth tech company.

Why Join Wingify?

- Work on cutting-edge data technologies and large-scale distributed systems.

- A remote-friendly work environment with flexible working hours.

- A culture of innovation, learning, and open communication.

- Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Join us in shaping the future of data-driven decision-making at Wingify!