Manager, Data Engineering & Architecture

Sun Communities • Southfield, MI • 2h ago

Main Office Career Site Header Job Summary The Manager, Data Engineering & Architecture leads the design and development of scalable, secure data solutions on Azure, including Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse, and Data Factory. This hands-on role manages a team of engineers, partnering with business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data architectures that support analytics and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with leadership skills and a strong focus on operational excellence, data governance, and continuous improvement. Job Duties Lead and manage a team of data engineers and developers responsible for building and maintaining scalable, modern data architecture using Azure-based technologies (Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse, ADF, etc.). (Essential) Oversee the development and ongoing optimization of the enterprise data warehouse and data pipelines to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting needs. (Essential) Ensure data quality by applying effective data quality controls and utilizing data observability techniques. (Essential) Partner with business leaders and the BI team to align data platform capabilities with strategic organizational goals. (Essential) Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and cross-functional teams to define data requirements, model data sources, and deliver well-structured, high-quality solutions. (Essential) Define and enforce best practices in data engineering, data governance, metadata management, security, and compliance (e.g., SOX, SOD, audit logging). (Essential) Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Ensure the reliability, integrity, and performance of data systems, and implement ongoing enhancements to increase scalability, quality, and accessibility. Develop and maintain technical and architectural documentation to support knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability of data systems. Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting career development, performance management, and a culture of innovation and accountability. Support the evaluation and integration of third-party data sources, APIs, and tools as needed. Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide data governance frameworks and promote data literacy across the organization. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in in Data Management, Information Technology, Computer Science or related (Required) 6 years in of related work experience in data architecture, data management & development (Required) 6 years in of experience in database technologies - SQL Server, Oracle, SAP, etc. (Required) 2 years in leadership experience and direct oversight of team members in a medium-large, diverse organization (Required) 3 years in of experience with modern data platforms using Azure Functions, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse (Preferred) 3 years in of experience with scripting languages - Python, SQL, Scala, etc. (Preferred) Hands-on design and development experience with multiple data technologies and approaches Familiarity with data exploration/data visualization tools like Domo, Tableau or Power BI Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical language and communicate concepts and problems into understandable terms Prior experience in manufactured housing or real estate industry (Preferred) Prior experience with NetSuite, SAP, and/or Salesforce (Preferred) Advanced knowledge of database development and data management technologies, application development & data integration technologies Demonstrated ability to communicate with and advise senior leadership Must have a valid driver's license Prior knowledge or experience with Medallion Architecture, Data Lake House, Data Lake, Delta Lake, Data Warehouse, etc. BENEFITS At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organiza

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