Technical Lead, Data Platform Infastructure

Technical Lead, Unified Data PlatformOverviewWe are building a new data platform organization from scratch to unify a fragmented landscape of vertical data systems across the enterprise. This platform will support governance, analytics, internal data products, and future AI-native applications. The Technical Lead will play a pivotal role in helping shape the team, technical direction, and execution model across both foundational platform engineering and higher-level data solutions.This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can operate across architecture, platform design, team enablement, and execution. You should be comfortable moving between lower-level data infrastructure and higher-level solution thinking, while helping engineers stay aligned to a cohesive platform strategy.Support a $18B Global Investment Firm create a unified data platform for more than a trillion dollars of assets under management. What You’ll DoProvide hands-on technical leadership across the unified data platform initiativeHelp define architecture, engineering standards, and technical direction across platform and solutions teamsPartner with leadership to translate the platform vision into execution plans and prioritiesGuide the buildout of a scalable, governed, AI-ready platform across multiple business entitiesSupport engineers across platform, data solutions, and AI-native application workstreamsMake pragmatic decisions that balance speed, flexibility, and long-term architectureHelp create a strong engineering culture centered on ownership, collaboration, and growthWhat We’re Looking ForStrong experience leading complex technical initiatives in data, platform, or backend-heavy environmentsHands-on expertise with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, and related systemsStrong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languagesExperience spanning architecture, platform design, and cross-functional solution deliveryAbility to lead in ambiguous, fast-evolving environmentsStrong mentorship and communication skillsDemonstrated ownership mindset and ability to bring clarity to greenfield workIdeal ProfileEqually comfortable talking architecture, platform capabilities, and end-user outcomesHas led teams or technical domains through major platform transformationsKnows how to keep teams moving without overengineeringBrings strong judgment, collaboration, and calm under uncertainty