RKD Group

We help nonprofits transform how they fundraise.

Director – Data Platform Implementation, Operations

OperationsOperationsFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 1970H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Texas

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$170K - $180K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglishAWSCloudMS SQL ServerPythonSQL

Job Description

• Lead the implementation and operationalization of RKD’s Snowflake-based data platform • Translate architectural designs into reliable, scalable, and maintainable production solutions • Advise on cost-efficient and performance-optimized implementation approaches • Own platform reliability, performance, security, and cost management • Establish monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery practices • Ensure ongoing stability and performance of Microsoft SQL Server and IBM iSeries Db2 environments • Execute migration plans and maintain interoperability between legacy and cloud systems • Implement modern ELT pipelines using Snowflake, dbt, and cloud-native practices • Establish repeatable CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows for data engineering • Mature lifecycle practices including version control, automated testing, and deployment • Standardize observability, logging, and centralized error reporting • Manage offshore vendors to ensure delivery quality, efficiency, and knowledge transfer • Partner with product, analytics, and client teams to implement platform capabilities aligned with business needs • Support CRM implementations and complex client data onboarding • Oversee pipeline monitoring and incident response • Lead root cause analysis and long-term remediation • Drive improvements that increase scalability, efficiency, and cost control

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience implementing and operating Snowflake-based data platforms
  • Strong understanding of Snowflake performance tuning and cost optimization strategies
  • Advanced SQL and data modeling expertise
  • Deep experience with dbt and modern ELT frameworks
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data workflows
  • Python proficiency preferred
  • Experience executing cloud migrations and operating hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with AWS ecosystem and data security best practices
  • Proven ability to lead implementation efforts from design through production
  • Experience managing offshore or distributed teams
  • Strong backlog management, prioritization, and delivery leadership
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder partnership skills

Benefits

  • highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • full range of benefits

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