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Director Data Engineering Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Azure Data Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

... Director Application Services and serve as the hands-on technical owner of National Church ... As an individual contributor and Data Engineering owner, you play a key role in shaping a scalable ...

OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ The Director of Data Governance establishes and leads Northwest Bank ... engineering, and the database team Enforce adherence to established architecture by providing ...

$100 - $150/hr

PORR Datacenter GmbH# Regional Delivery Director (m/w/d) Data Center Construction## **Your Tasks ... Degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, construction management, or comparable ...

$205.43 - $273.91/hr

# Regional Delivery Director (m/w/d) Data Center ConstructionThroughout GermanyData CenterVollzeit ... Degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, construction management, or comparable ...

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and ... Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ...

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and ... Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ...

$70 - $90/hr

Was erwarten wir von dir * Persönlicher Background : Du hast ein Studium in Informatik, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematik, Physik oder Vergleichbarem ...

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In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and ... Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ...

In data engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and building data infrastructure and ... Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and ...

$82 - $105.42/hr

Einsatz neuester Frameworks und Produkte aus dem Data und Cloud Native Bereich Was wir von dir ... Verständnis für Data Architecture und Data Engineering Konzepte (Data-Centric Architecture und ...

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How much do director data engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data engineering in Ohio is $185,109.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,500.00 and $240,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of data engineering do?

A Director of Data Engineering leads the strategy, architecture, and execution of data infrastructure within an organization. They manage teams responsible for data pipelines, storage, and processing systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance. This role involves collaborating with business leaders, data scientists, and analysts to align data capabilities with company goals. Additionally, they oversee technology selection, governance, security, and best practices for data management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of data engineering?

To thrive as a Director Data Engineering, you need deep expertise in data architecture, data pipeline design, large-scale database systems, and leadership, typically supported by a relevant degree and significant experience managing engineering teams. Familiarity with tools like SQL, Python, Spark, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and certifications such as Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are often expected. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and inspire teams are key soft skills in this position. These skills ensure the successful design and execution of robust data solutions that drive organizational decision-making and innovation.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of data engineering, and how are they typically addressed?

A Director of Data Engineering often encounters challenges such as integrating disparate data sources, maintaining data quality and security at scale, and aligning data strategy with evolving business goals. Successfully addressing these challenges requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, continuous upskilling in new technologies, and implementing best practices for data governance and automation. Directors must balance hands-on technical oversight with strategic planning, ensuring their teams are equipped to deliver reliable and high-performing data infrastructure. By fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability, Directors help their organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving data landscape.

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Infographic showing various Director Data Engineering job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $185,109 per year, or $89 per hour.

$110K - $132K/yr

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Job Description:
This Hybrid role requires 3 days week in-person, in the Columbus, Ohio office
PURPOSE
As a member of the Technology team, you would report to the Director Application Services and serve as the hands-on technical owner of National Church Residences' enterprise Microsoft Fabric data platform in our Central Ohio office. You would be responsible for designing, building, and operating data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric, supporting centralized data ingestion, transformation, and analytics readiness across the organization.
As an individual contributor and Data Engineering owner, you play a key role in shaping a scalable and well-designed data environment, while applying strong engineering judgment and pragmatic architectural thinking. Working within the Application Services team, you partner closely with application teams, our business intelligence team, and business stakeholders to ensure data quality, reliability, and sustainability as the data platform matures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure-native tooling
  • Lead technical execution of legacy data migrations into the enterprise Fabric environment
  • Implement data quality controls, validation routines, and monitoring to ensure trusted enterprise data
  • Optimize data pipelines and platform performance for reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
  • Integrate and onboard new data domains in partnership with application and business teams
  • Support analytics and reporting use cases by preparing high-quality data assets for Power BI and downstream consumption
  • Collaborate with Application Services, Infrastructure, Security, and external partners on data initiatives
  • Document data pipelines, standards, and operational practices to support sustainability and operational readiness

EXPECTATIONS
  • Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem-solving methods.

  • Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience
Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on data engineering experience building enterprise-scale data pipelines
  • Must have experience working with Microsoft Fabric and Purview
  • Experience implementing or working within layered data architectures (e.g., raw/staging/curated/medallion pattern) in a modern cloud data platform
  • Experience developing data solutions using Python or similar data engineering languages
  • Experience contributing to or evolving data architecture standards in collaboration with application, integration, or platform teams preferred
  • Experience serving as the primary or sole data engineering resource in a small or maturing data organization preferred
  • Experience supporting healthcare, housing, or nonprofit data environments preferred

Skills:
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data services and data integration tooling
  • Proficiency in SQL and data transformation frameworks
  • Familiarity with data architecture principles and analytics enablement
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric concepts including OneLake, lakehouse patterns, and downstream semantic modeling considerations for analytics consumption
  • Experience working with Microsoft Power BI
  • Demonstrated ability to make pragmatic data design decisions, including data modeling, pipeline patterns, and integration approaches, in environments without a dedicated data architect
  • Must have excellent communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English, as well as the ability to make self-understood.
  • Strong understanding of data quality, governance, DLP and security best practices

Travel: Willing and able to travel up to 5%
Licensure: Microsoft Azure Data Engineering certifications (e.g., DP-203) preferred
Working Location: This role is located in Central Ohio, where you will work a Hybrid schedule - in the corporate office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from home on Mondays and Fridays.
In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes:
  • Medical & Rx - 3 plan options to fit your budget; choose from coverage offered through a Nationwide network for you and your family
    • Complimented with a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account or Employer funded Health Savings Account
    • Includes Fertility & Family Building Support, Weight Management, and Chronic Condition Support
    • Parental Leave paid at 100% for four weeks
    • Coverage begins first of the month following your date of hire!
  • Dental & Vision coverage for you and your family with Nationwide providers.
  • Company provided Life & ADD insurance and Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental benefits such as Life and AD&D for you and your family, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Transportation & Parking
  • Well-being Programs including an enhanced EAP with mental health and work-life support, tobacco cessation, and Well-Being Your Way which offers up to $1000/year in rewards & reimbursements!
  • Retirement Savings Plan offering immediate company funding at 3%, increasing up to 5% over time and an additional company match up to 5% when you contribute your own funds!
  • Reimbursement for Tuition expenses
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid Holidays and Parental Paid Leave at 100%

*Programs vary depending on Full Time, Part Time or Contingent Status
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