Director, Software Engineering
4 days ago
At Cast & Crew, we've empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater. We are a production's best ally every step of the way. #OneCastOneCrew
About Cast & Crew
We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. Our cloud-based solutions and industry expertise help streamline the entire production lifecycle and have revolutionized how content is made. We now have a global workforce across a host of storied brands, spanning all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.
Director, Software Engineering
Regular Full-Time
Position Overview
The Director of Data Engineering will lead the design, development, and execution of data architecture and engineering strategies. This role will manage a team of engineers and work closely with data engineers/scientists, business leaders, and IT to ensure the integrity, scalability, and accessibility of data. The Director will also oversee document management and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technologies, ensuring effective data extraction and transformation processes.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the design and management of data engineering solutions, including document management systems and OCR technologies.
- Build scalable data pipelines and architectures for processing large datasets.
- Ensure efficient data extraction and transformation processes, leveraging OCR for digitizing documents and integrating with core data systems.
- Collaborate with data scientists, business teams, and IT for effective data utilization.
- Ensure data governance, compliance, and security best practices are upheld.
- Optimize the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the data platform.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing data engineering team.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies, especially in data management and OCR.
- Ensure that software products meet the highest security standards and comply with relevant industry regulations and data protection requirements.
- Communicate progress, risks, and technical challenges to senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates on product development initiatives.
- Foster a collaborative environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing among engineering teams and cross-functional departments.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong leadership and team management experience.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and big data technologies (Spark, Kafka).
- Experience with OCR technologies and document management systems.
- Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and database management.
- Strong knowledge of modern data warehouses (Snowflake, Databricks)
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional program management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage resources effectively.
- A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and keeping up with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Solid experience in event driven design paradigm using applications (Kafka, SQS, SNS etc.)
- Proficient in designing, building, and deploying microservices-based applications.
Special Work Conditions
- Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.
Benefits
Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CA residents: Your personal information may be collected in connection with certain services provided by Cast & Crew or its affiliated companies. A summary of your California privacy rights can be found at: https://www.castandcrew.com/privacy-policy/
Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
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