Senior Vice President, Data Engineering

Hi, We’re Centerfield.

Centerfield is a cutting-edge digital marketing and sales technology company headquartered in the heart of Silicon Beach with additional offices in New York, Boston, Florida, and Jamaica.

Our growing organization continues to impact the AdTech space by providing end-to-end customer acquisition services and analytics for our high-profile clients, while also successfully tailoring every step of the customer’s shopping experience.

How do we do this?

Centerfield develops intelligent Big Data driven marketing and sales technology which drives more than two million sales each year for brands such as AT&T, Sprint, ADT, Spectrum, and CenturyLink.

Our technology platform, Dugout, combined with our leading consumer guides and 1500 person sales and retention center deliver new customers at scale to top residential services, business services, and telecommunications brands worldwide.

We’re always interested in expanding our team with top talent.

Our creative work environment allows for innovative ideas and encourages a collaborative team culture…

make sure to check out our perks below!

The Opportunity…

The SVP of Data Engineering will lead the department responsible for managing existing data resources and implementing new high-performance, cross-platform technologies to further enable business analytics across the company.

This position will be responsible for ensuring Centerfield leverages best-in-class data architecture, infrastructure and technology, as well as help drive scalable data sharing practices across the organization.

A successful candidate should be a thought leader in the technology space, with the ability to build and scale a growing team of data engineers who are responsible for supporting a diverse business.

The candidate should also be willing to be hands on with designing and architecting scalable, reliable and accessible data systems.

How You’ll Contribute…

  • Lead the architecture and the development of data, analytics and reporting applications.
  • Collaborate with peers in Operations, Product, Finance, and Technology to prioritize, plan and release data related products and features to support Centerfield’s business.
  • Define vision, drive team execution, and oversee the architecture and engineering process.

    This will require strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to ensure alignment across the organization.

  • Mentor and guide the professional and technical development of your team members.

    Help develop their careers, ensure they progress their skill levels, understand their work styles and apply that understanding toward helping them set and reach professional goals.

  • Identify structural and process improvement opportunities, overseeing the development and implementation of best practices for modern development principles and methodologies.
  • Innovate with and expand the organization’s insight, intelligence and analytics products, emerging approaches, skills and technologies.
  • Research and develop new data solutions and tools sets.
  • Oversee the development and release of an enterprise BI platform.

What We’re Looking For…

  • The ideal candidate will have a B.

    S.

    degree in Computer Science, Data Science or equivalent.

    Master’s degree preferred.

  • 10+ years of experience in a software development role in Enterprise data applications (i.

    e.

    big data, data warehousing, data science, and analytics solutions) including 5+ years in a technology leadership position, digital media experience is preferred.

  • Preferred candidates have an established track record of defining solutions and leading the implementation of large-scale high quality data enterprise solutions.
  • Experience building, operating, and scaling large scale distributed systems
  • Experience building systems with significant levels of automation and minimal human intervention at an extreme scale
  • Proven track record of developing and evolving data and analytics capabilities in the cloud (preferably using AWS).
  • Data analytics experience a plus (R, Python).
  • Solid understanding and experience in the Agile methodology, hands on management of agile, iterative development spanning specification, prototyping, architecture, QA, operations and support.

Life at Centerfield…

  • Competitive salary + quarterly bonus
  • Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
  • 401(k) company match plan – fully vested day 1
  • Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills
  • Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks
  • Award winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA)
  • Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks
  • Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training)
  • Free onsite gym + locker rooms
  • Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
  • Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
  • Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!

To learn more, visit us Here.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements.

Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change. 

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Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. 

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