Associate Director - Data Engineering

Job Description

As our Associate Director, Data Engineering you will be responsible for leading a highly qualified team and solve complex problems. You will partner with multiple stakeholders across the organization to efficiently deliver data infrastructure, data modeling, Generative AI solutions and also play the role of an architect in the team. You will have a very good understanding of data visualisation and analytics. Job Location: Bangalore Key responsibilities: Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work up and down within the organization to influence others and achieve results Design and implement Generative AI solutions (e.g., LLMs, diffusion models, transformers) for real-world gaming applications, including Fraud Detection, Recommender Systems, Responsible Gaming, Conversational AI (chatbots, virtual assistants) etc Build robust pipelines for model training, inference, and continuous learning Partner with key stakeholders across all levels to drive solutions to meet business needs Line Manager a team of 7 direct report Data and Analytics Engineers Accountable for the technical delivery of technical Features to achieve business outcomes Mentor a team of data engineers fostering a culture of innovation. Drive visualisation strategy, ensuring that the business users have access to clear, actionable dashboards and reports. Participates in solution approaches / designs and operating principles Initial point of escalation for team to remove blockers Manage the development of efficient ETL processes to gather, clean, and transform data from various sources Stay abreast of emerging technologies and tools, evaluating their potential to enhance our data capabilities Foster an Engineering Mindset Demonstrates a commitment and passion for associate development, driving the talent agenda. Sets clear goals and expectations around performance, providing timely feedback and stretching targets Stay current with the latest in GenAI research and tooling, bringing innovative approaches to production. Ensure high data availability, reliability and performance across the stack Qualifications & skills required Typically has 8-15 years prior experience in Data engineering with at least 1-2 years focused on Generative AI or LLM 3 - 5 Years of team management experience Experience deploying ML models in production environments (REST APIs, microservices, etc.). Hands-on experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and development teams Experience with stakeholder management Deep understanding of ETL/ELT workflows , batch and real time data processing. Proficient with AWS Cloud technologies (i.e. S3, Lambda, Dynamo, EC2), Python, Spark Strong proficiency in data warehousing, ETL processes. Be a part of Junglee Games to: Value Customers & Data - Prioritize customers, use data-driven decisions, master KPIs, and leverage ideation and A/B testing to drive impactful outcomes. Inspire Extreme Ownership - We embrace ownership, collaborate effectively, and take pride in every detail to ensure every game becomes a smashing success. Lead with Love - We reject micromanagement and fear, fostering open dialogue, mutual growth, and a fearless yet responsible work ethic. Embrace change - Change drives progress and our strength lies in adapting swiftly and recognizing when to evolve to stay ahead. Play the Big Game - We think big, challenge norms, and innovate boldly, driving impactful results through fresh ideas and inventive problem-solving. Avail a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid gift coupons, fitness plans, gadget allowances, fuel costs, family healthcare, and much more