Key skills
Data EngineeringData ProductsSoftware EngineeringData MeshDomain-based Data EnvironmentsData ModelingModern Data PracticesAI-assisted DevelopmentDatabricks EcosystemStakeholder CollaborationProduct MindsetPrioritizationAIAnalyticsDatabricks
About this role
Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. As Director, Data Products & Engineering, you will lead the execution, delivery, and evolution of data products, ensuring they are aligned to business outcomes and support analytics and decision-making across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data products, from concept through delivery and continuous improvement
- Establish product-oriented ways of working (backlogs, prioritization, iteration, feedback loops)
- Support a data mesh approach by enabling domain teams to own and manage their data products
- Lead delivery of scalable data products and platform capabilities
- Guide data modeling, semantic layers, and best practices
- Lead and mentor a team of data engineers
- Partner cross-functionally to deliver high-value data solutions
- Drive adoption of AI-assisted development and modern practices
- Manage multiple initiatives and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies
Requirements:
- 8–12 years of experience in data engineering, data products, or software engineering
- 3–5 years leading teams and delivering initiatives
- Experience treating data as a product
- Strong product mindset and prioritization skills
- Strong data modeling and modern data practices experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in data mesh or domain-based environments
- Experience scaling product-oriented data teams
- Experience with AI-assisted development
- Familiarity with Databricks ecosystem tools
- Experience working with business stakeholders on data products