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Lead Data Platform Engineer - Alibaba Cloud

Location: Addison, TX

Job Type: contract

Company: IDR

Category: Development and Architecture

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IDR is seeking a Lead Data Platform Engineer - Alibaba Cloud to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role is ideal for a senior cloud/data engineering leader with strong experience in Alibaba Cloud environments and the ability to support complex big data modernization efforts in a global organization. Chinese language skills are highly preferred, and we are especially interested in candidates who are bilingual in English and Chinese. This position will play a key role in leading cloud data initiatives and supporting the transition of big data processes to the public cloud.

Position Overview for the Lead Data Platform Engineer - Alibaba Cloud:

• Lead day-to-day execution across cloud solutions architecture and data platform initiatives, with a strong focus on Alibaba Cloud, automation, operational support, and deployment of cloud technologies.
• Serve as a technical and people leader for teams engaged in cloud data projects, promoting collaboration, mentoring, training, and engineering best practices.
• Build, test, and optimize cloud-based data processes that align with business needs, scalability goals, and long-term platform strategy.
• Support the deployment and management of big data applications in Alibaba Cloud using cloud-native services and open-source technologies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable, efficient, and secure cloud data solutions across production and non-production environments.
• Help drive cloud strategy and execution for data platforms supporting complex enterprise needs, including roadmap planning and delivery leadership.

Requirements for the Lead Data Platform Engineer - Alibaba Cloud:

• Strong experience working in Alibaba Cloud environments is highly preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills in English and Chinese are highly preferred, and we are targeting candidates who can effectively operate in both languages.
• Industry experience with cloud platform components, open-source cloud provisioning tools, big data tools and practices, and CI/CD processes.
• Experience configuring and tuning Informatica.
• Experience working within public cloud environments supporting both production and non-production workloads.
• Proven experience leading people directly and/or through other leaders.
• Experience leading large-scale projects, solving complex business problems, and building/executing multi-year roadmaps.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organization

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row

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