Director Data Engineering - Tech Portfolio Lead

About McDonalds: One of the worlds largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonalds Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise.Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe. Position Summary: Tech Portfolio Lead: (Director, Data Engineering_Portfolio_G6_EDAA1146) The Tech Portfolio Lead is responsible for driving enterprise-scale data engineering strategies and solutions aligned to the Technology functions priorities. This role provides leadership across the data engineering lifecyclearchitecting, governing, and scaling solutions that support technology operations, infrastructure analytics, and platform health. It blends strategic oversight, technical depth, and transformational leadership to advance data capabilities across the enterprise Technology landscape. Who were looking for: Primary Responsibilities: Strategically lead data product initiatives that support enterprise Technology platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical roadmaps. Drive innovation in engineering practices to deliver scalable, resilient, and high-performance data solutions supporting technology operations. Lead and mentor multiple teams of data engineers, fostering collaboration, excellence, and reusable engineering patterns across the Technology portfolio. Ensure robust data governance, security, and operational compliance within the technology environment. Assess and integrate emerging technologies into the broader tech ecosystem to future-proof engineering capabilities. Collaborate with senior Technology leaders, architects, and business stakeholders to shape and implement strategic technical roadmaps. Promote operational excellence and drive continuous improvement in data engineering delivery within the Technology domain. Skill: Provides strategic leadership for data engineering and modern data platform initiatives 10 years of experience in data engineering or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role Proven track record of leading large-scale data engineering projects and cross-functional teams Proficient in modern data technologies and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Strong background in architecture, governance, and security of distributed data systems Exceptional planning and stakeholder management skills, with ability to translate business goals into technical solutions Masters degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred Demonstrated ability to foster innovation, scale engineering capabilities, and drive enterprise-wide impact Must Have skills: AI Component Integration, CI/CD/CT Data Architecture /Data Ingestion / Transformation Data Modelling /Data Quality Data Security & Privacy, Data Warehousing, Data Workflow Management, Database Design & Development Solution Design System Integration API Management Cloud (GCP) Dev sec ops Automation Performance Engineering Work location: Hyderabad, India Work hours: Work pattern: Full time role. Work mode: Hybrid. Additional Information: McDonalds is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable [LG1] accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. McDonalds provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. McDonalds Capability Center India Private Limited (McDonalds in India) is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonalds in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonalds in India does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Location: hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 6/13/2025