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

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