Big Data Specialist Manager

If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for big data and a desire to lead and inspire a team, then we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Big Data Specialist Manager

Location: New York, New York, United States

Salary: $247000 - $320000

Role Overview: As the Big Data Specialist Manager, you will play a crucial role in our company's success by leading and managing a team of data specialists to help us harness the power of big data. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of our big data infrastructure, ensuring it is efficient, scalable, and secure. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex data challenges, driving business growth and enhancing our competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of data specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure their continuous growth and development.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive big data strategy that aligns with our company's goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize data needs, and design and implement data solutions that meet business requirements.
• Oversee the collection, storage, and management of large volumes of structured and unstructured data from various sources, including databases, data warehouses, and cloud-based systems.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of data by implementing data quality standards, data governance policies, and data security measures.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in big data technologies, tools, and techniques, and make recommendations for their adoption to improve data management and analytics capabilities.
• Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and data lineage documentation to facilitate data understanding and traceability.
• Lead the development of scalable and robust data pipelines to process, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources into our big data platform.
• Develop and implement data visualization and reporting solutions to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data issues, and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a data management or data engineering role, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team lead capacity.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing big data solutions using technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL principles.
• In-depth understanding of data governance, data security, and data quality best practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python, and Java.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Qlik, or Power BI.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand and translate business needs into technical requirements.