ABACUS
Technology
SrDirector,DataandApplicationEngineering
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“Sr Director, Data and Application Engineering at ABACUS. Skills: Data Engineering, Application Development, DevOps, AI Development. Lead technical teams. Drive engineering initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Enterprise data platform foundation architected; Enterprise data platform resourced; Enterprise data platform delivering capabilities; ServiceNow development backlog progressing; DevOps automation delivering efficiency; Abacus portal roadmap progressing; AI solutions deployed; AI solutions delivering value; Teams operate with clear charters; Teams operate with clear goals; Teams operate with clear metrics; Engineering culture reflects collaboration; Engineering culture reflects delivery
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years software engineering, data engineering, DevOps, 7+ years progressive engineering leadership, Managing managers or multi-team organizations, Delivering enterprise-scale platforms and applications, Working in regulated industries, Translate business objectives into technical strategy
Nice to Have
Experience in Managed Services Provider (MSP), Familiarity with ServiceNow development and configuration, Hands-on data platform architecture, Hands-on AI/ML engineering, Hands-on DevOps automation, Experience with AI governance frameworks, Experience with risk management frameworks, Experience with compliance frameworks, Exposure to enterprise data platform design
What You'll Do.
Drive engineering initiatives
Oversee practice areas
Ensure rigorous practices
Build enterprise-grade platforms
Build enterprise-grade solutions
Support career development
Ensure practices meet governance
Ensure practices meet compliance
Ensure practices meet security
Architect enterprise data platform
Resource enterprise data platform
Deliver data platform capabilities
Structure ServiceNow backlog
Prioritize ServiceNow backlog
Progress ServiceNow development
Identify DevOps automation initiatives
Scope DevOps automation initiatives
Deliver DevOps automation efficiency
Own Abacus portal roadmap
Communicate Abacus portal roadmap
Progress Abacus portal development
Deliver AI business value
Define team delivery metrics
Reflect cross-team collaboration
Reflect consistent delivery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; Executive leadership; Service delivery team; Across multiple disciplines
Communication Scope
Executive communication; Stakeholder management; Compelling communication
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning, Prioritization
Full Job Description
Overview We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Sr Director, Data and Application Engineering to lead a broad portfolio of technical teams driving the organization's most critical engineering initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), this leader will oversee four core practice areas — DevOps, Application Development, Data Engineering, and Internal AI Development — and will be responsible for aligning these teams to deliver on the department's strategic goals. As a 1,000-person Managed Services Provider (MSP) serving financial services and healthcare clients, we operate in highly regulated environments that demand secure, compliant, and reliable engineering practices. This leader will ensure all teams operate with the rigor, velocity, and collaboration required to build enterprise-grade platforms and solutions. Reporting Structure Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Direct Reports: Engineering leads across DevOps, Application Development, Data Engineering, and AI Development Teams Overseen DevOps Responsible for the infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and internal automation capabilities of the organization. This team supports development velocity, reliability, and the continued expansion of automation tooling across internal operations. Application Development Owns the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of internally built applications — most notably the Abacus portal — and supports service delivery initiatives including development and configuration work within ServiceNow. Data Engineering Leads the architecture, construction, and operation of the organization's enterprise data platform, enabling reliable, governed, and scalable data infrastructure across business units. Internal AI Development Drives the development and deployment of AI-powered tools and agents that deliver measurable efficiency gains across the organization. Partners with internal stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement AI so
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