Senior Data Platform Engineer

Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to lead multiple engineering teams through Team Leads and senior technical contributors. Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging and influencing Director and C-Level stakeholders. Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology investments with business objectives. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into business language. Strong decision-making and prioritization skills in complex and rapidly changing environments. Proven ability to balance operational stability, technical innovation and business delivery. Strong people leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring and organizational development. Demonstrated experience building high-performing engineering organizations and fostering engineering excellence. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Resilience and ability to operate effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities. Strong command of English, both written and verbal. Required technical skills | Section for: Rewards - Talent Acquisition | Must have Deep expertise designing, operating and evolving enterprise-scale Data Platforms supporting Analytics, Machine Learning and AI workloads. Strong understanding of modern Data Architecture patterns including Data Warehousing, Lakehouse, Data Mesh and Data Product concepts. Strong experience with Snowflake architecture, performance optimization, security and governance. Expert knowledge on modern ELT frameworks Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native data architectures. Strong knowledge of data integration patterns including batch, streaming, CDC and event-driven architectures. Experience supporting enterprise BI platforms such as Tableau and ensuring data product scalability and performance. Understanding of semantic layers, consumption patterns and self-service analytics strategies. Solid understanding of machine learning lifecycle requirements, MLOps concepts and AI platform enablement. Experience supporting infrastructure and services required for ML and AI workloads in production environments. Strong software engineering background with expertise in Python and SQL. Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Git-based development workflows and platform automation. Deep knowledge of observability, monitoring, alerting and platform reliability engineering practices. Experience implementing enterprise-grade access controls, auditing and lineage capabilities. Desirable: Experience with OpenMetadata or similar metadata management platforms. Experience with Great Expectations, Soda, Monte Carlo or similar data quality frameworks. Familiarity with GenAI, LLMOps and emerging AI platform technologies. Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration technologies. Experience with FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies. Experience in retail, e-commerce, tourism or hospitality industries. Experience leading large-scale Data & AI transformation initiatives. Exposure to global and distributed engineering teams. Experience & Qualifications 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering or related technology leadership roles. 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, engineering managers or technical leads within enterprise environments. Proven experience owning and operating business-critical data platforms at scale. Demonstrated experience defining technology roadmaps and driving successful platform modernization initiatives. Strong track record of delivering large-scale Data, Analytics and AI programs. Experience managing relationships with senior business and technology stakeholders. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related field. Strong command of English with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.

HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients and partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide.