Director, Enterprise Data Platforms (Remote)
ezCater, Boston, MA, United States
Overview
ezCater is the leading food for work technology company in the US, connecting workplaces with over 100,000 restaurants nationwide. We provide flexible and scalable solutions for recurring employee meals to one-off meetings, backed by 24/7 real-person customer service. ezCater enables companies to manage their food spend in a single, customizable platform. For restaurant partners, we help grow their business with more orders and high-value customers. We are backed by investors including Insight, Iconiq, Lightspeed, GIC, SoftBank, and Quadrille. What You’ll Do
Define and execute data platform strategy
through a 2-3 year roadmap that unifies architecture, minimizes tech sprawl, and integrates with our marketplace replatforming (evolving from monolith to microservices). Establish enterprise data quality standards
by overhauling governance frameworks, metadata management, and compliance protocols (e.g. GDPR/CCPA) to rebuild trust in data assets. Implement business data modeling practices
by developing canonical models, semantic layers, and business glossaries that reflect our operating environment, supported by governance and stakeholder education. Operate all core data platforms
including our Data Hub (Medallion architecture), Events Platform (Kafka/Rudderstack), and AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and real-time capabilities. Enable AI/ML adoption across teams
by building platform capabilities (feature stores, model pipelines) while maintaining governance—without direct model development. Activate data for business impact
in partnership with the Director of Analytics, creating single-source-of-truth metrics and self-service tooling for Product, Growth, Finance, and Operations. Lead 20+ engineers across 6 functional teams
through mentorship, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to scale our data practice. What You Have
10+ years in data engineering, infrastructure, or platform roles , with 5+ years leading high-performance teams in fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in modern data architectures : Lakehouses, real-time streaming (Kafka/Pulsar), microservices integration, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). Business-data modeling expertise
with formal business analysis skills to design canonical models that mirror operational realities, plus governance frameworks and training methodologies. Track record of solving data quality challenges
through governance, metadata management, and workflow automation. Experience scaling AI/ML platforms
(e.g., SageMaker, Vertex AI, MLflow) as enablers for broader teams, not primary model builders. Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks , data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation), and compliance standards. Technical fluency
in SQL, Python, Spark, Terraform, and containerization (Kubernetes). Strategic mindset
with experience driving accelerated platform transformations and technology consolidation. Exceptional collaboration skills
with engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Compensation and Additional Information
The national total target cash compensation range for this position, including base salary and target bonus, is $239,343 – $312,605. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, and region, and may vary from the amount above. This range does not include additional compensation benefits (such as equity, 401K, or medical, dental, or vision insurance). ezCater does not sponsor applicants for work visas or legal permanent residence. What You’ll Get from Us
You’ll gain a compelling experience in an innovative, high-performing environment, work with engaged colleagues on challenging projects, and have opportunities to grow. We value work/life harmony, competitive compensation, and strong benefits. Remote-hybrid options are available in Boston or from home, with flexibility to mix both. Additional benefits include stock options, holidays, paid time off, 401K with ezCater match, health/dental/FSAs, long-term disability, mental health and family planning resources, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. ezCater is an equal opportunity employer; we embrace applicants from all backgrounds. Following a conditional offer of employment, ezCater may require a background check. Interested in building your career at ezCater? We may send future opportunities to your email. Demographic Survey (optional)
The demographic survey is optional and voluntary. Declining to fill this survey will not affect your application. Any information submitted will be used only in aggregated, anonymous form and not linked to your application.
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ezCater is the leading food for work technology company in the US, connecting workplaces with over 100,000 restaurants nationwide. We provide flexible and scalable solutions for recurring employee meals to one-off meetings, backed by 24/7 real-person customer service. ezCater enables companies to manage their food spend in a single, customizable platform. For restaurant partners, we help grow their business with more orders and high-value customers. We are backed by investors including Insight, Iconiq, Lightspeed, GIC, SoftBank, and Quadrille. What You’ll Do
Define and execute data platform strategy
through a 2-3 year roadmap that unifies architecture, minimizes tech sprawl, and integrates with our marketplace replatforming (evolving from monolith to microservices). Establish enterprise data quality standards
by overhauling governance frameworks, metadata management, and compliance protocols (e.g. GDPR/CCPA) to rebuild trust in data assets. Implement business data modeling practices
by developing canonical models, semantic layers, and business glossaries that reflect our operating environment, supported by governance and stakeholder education. Operate all core data platforms
including our Data Hub (Medallion architecture), Events Platform (Kafka/Rudderstack), and AI/ML infrastructure, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and real-time capabilities. Enable AI/ML adoption across teams
by building platform capabilities (feature stores, model pipelines) while maintaining governance—without direct model development. Activate data for business impact
in partnership with the Director of Analytics, creating single-source-of-truth metrics and self-service tooling for Product, Growth, Finance, and Operations. Lead 20+ engineers across 6 functional teams
through mentorship, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to scale our data practice. What You Have
10+ years in data engineering, infrastructure, or platform roles , with 5+ years leading high-performance teams in fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in modern data architectures : Lakehouses, real-time streaming (Kafka/Pulsar), microservices integration, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). Business-data modeling expertise
with formal business analysis skills to design canonical models that mirror operational realities, plus governance frameworks and training methodologies. Track record of solving data quality challenges
through governance, metadata management, and workflow automation. Experience scaling AI/ML platforms
(e.g., SageMaker, Vertex AI, MLflow) as enablers for broader teams, not primary model builders. Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks , data catalog tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation), and compliance standards. Technical fluency
in SQL, Python, Spark, Terraform, and containerization (Kubernetes). Strategic mindset
with experience driving accelerated platform transformations and technology consolidation. Exceptional collaboration skills
with engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Compensation and Additional Information
The national total target cash compensation range for this position, including base salary and target bonus, is $239,343 – $312,605. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, and region, and may vary from the amount above. This range does not include additional compensation benefits (such as equity, 401K, or medical, dental, or vision insurance). ezCater does not sponsor applicants for work visas or legal permanent residence. What You’ll Get from Us
You’ll gain a compelling experience in an innovative, high-performing environment, work with engaged colleagues on challenging projects, and have opportunities to grow. We value work/life harmony, competitive compensation, and strong benefits. Remote-hybrid options are available in Boston or from home, with flexibility to mix both. Additional benefits include stock options, holidays, paid time off, 401K with ezCater match, health/dental/FSAs, long-term disability, mental health and family planning resources, and a collaborative, inclusive culture. ezCater is an equal opportunity employer; we embrace applicants from all backgrounds. Following a conditional offer of employment, ezCater may require a background check. Interested in building your career at ezCater? We may send future opportunities to your email. Demographic Survey (optional)
The demographic survey is optional and voluntary. Declining to fill this survey will not affect your application. Any information submitted will be used only in aggregated, anonymous form and not linked to your application.
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