Director, Data Engineering - Platform Data Solutions
Disney Streaming
Orlando, FL, United States
On-site
Data platforms, pipelines, and architecture
Enterprise-scale data ingestion frameworks
Helix data onboarding and ingestion
Disney Streaming is seeking a Director of Data Engineering for its Platform Data Solutions team in Orlando, FL. The role involves leading data platforms, ensuring reliable data delivery, and managing teams of data engineers to support Disney's digital experience initiatives
Job Summary
Own data platforms, pipelines, and architecture supporting data onboarding, foundational medallion data layers (Landing, Bronze, Silver), and pipeline operations across Disney Experiences, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure data delivery.
Lead multiple teams of data engineers responsible for building, operating, and evolving enterprise-scale data ingestion frameworks and pipelines.
Own and manage upstream relationships with technical source system owners, including data contracts, schema evolution, onboarding requirements, and delivery timelines, coordinating upstream changes with minimal impact to the data ecosystem.
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Disney Streaming is seeking a Director of Data Engineering for its Platform Data Solutions team in Orlando, FL. The role involves leading data platforms, ensuring reliable data delivery, and managing teams of data engineers to support Disney's digital experience initiatives.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Data platforms, pipelines, and architecture
Enterprise-scale data ingestion frameworks
Helix data onboarding and ingestion
Raw and Cleansed Source data layers
Pipeline operations and platform reliability
Data quality, observability, and monitoring
Nice-to-have
Thought leadership on data engineering best practices
Effective communication with senior leaders
Key Requirements
12+ years of related experience
Advanced knowledge of data architecture
Expertise with Snowflake and/or BigQuery
Experience with lakehouse architecture
Hands-on experience with dbt and Airflow
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or comparable field