•Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers in designing, building, and maintaining robust data pipelines & applications.•Collaborate effectively with engineering, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality projects.•Architect scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions using modern technologies and best practices, including effective monitoring and alerting.•Drive innovation in data processes to optimize data flow, reduce latency, and enhance data quality, while also improving application responsiveness.•Stay updated on emerging technologies, recommending new tools and practices as relevant.•Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team.