What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Integration Manager position at Data Trust?
Big data is our business. At Data Trust, we provide the best political data in the market through our premier national voter file, combined with expansive consumer data inventories and individualized analytical models. We are enabling our right-of-center clients to create a data-first strategy.
Job Summary
The Deputy Director of Data Integrations is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of data ingestion and integration workflows that support the organization’s data platforms and analytics products. This role oversees a team of data engineers and integration specialists, ensures the reliability and quality of data pipelines, and supports the delivery of data products to internal teams and external clients.
Working primarily with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and SQL-based systems, the Deputy Director focuses on operational execution, process consistency, and team coordination while partnering with senior data leadership on architecture and long-term platform direction.
Responsibilities
Team Management
- Manage and support members of the data integration team, including performance reviews, goal setting, and professional development
- Assist with interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members
- Provide ongoing guidance and feedback to ensure consistent execution and quality
Data Integrations & Operations
- Oversee the ingestion and integration of multiple data sources into the lakehouse environment
- Coordinate and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Databricks Lakeflow Jobs
- Monitor pipeline execution, troubleshoot issues, and escalate complex problems as needed
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and auditability across integrated datasets
Process & Standards
- Apply established data integration standards, documentation practices, and coding guidelines
- Support the implementation of data governance, security, and compliance requirements within pipelines
- Identify operational improvements to AB/EV, voter file, and consumer data workflows
Delivery & Coordination
- Ensure timely delivery of data products to cloud storage, data marts, and third-party platforms
- Coordinate with data engineering, analytics, and operations teams to align schedules and dependencies
- Provide regular status updates and technical explanations to managers and stakeholders
Additional Support
- Participate in code reviews and provide technical input on data engineering tasks
- Assist with ad hoc data projects and priority requests from leadership
- Support off-hours or weekend work during peak processing periods as required
Required Skills
- Experience with Databricks or other Apache Spark–based platforms
- Proficiency with Azure Data Factory or comparable orchestration tools
- Working knowledge of Python, Scala, or similar data engineering languages
- Understanding of lakehouse architecture and data modeling concepts
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices in a data environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, computer science, political science, or a related field
- 3 years of experience with Databricks or Spark-based platforms
- 3 years of SQL experience
- 2 years of experience with Azure Data Factory or a similar orchestration tool
- Prior experience managing or leading technical staff
- Familiarity with political, election, or campaign data preferred
For any inquiries, please contact hr@thedatatrust.com.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. As a matter of company policy, we are not able to sponsor visas.