Lead Data Platform Engineer - Alibaba Cloud
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 packageFull Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!Opportunity to get in with an industry-leading organizationWhy IDR?25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major marketsEmployee Stock Ownership ProgramDedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to your successMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row