Director, Data Engineer

Job title : Director, Data Engineer

Reports to : SVP, Data & Analytics

Department : Data services

Location : Alpharetta, GA or Remote

Grade : 21

About Priority :

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue -

empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

About the Role :

As the Director of Data Engineering you will lead our Data Engineering organization. You will be responsible for managing people and projects, driving the vision and execution of data initiatives, and ensuring our data platforms and pipelines meet business needs at scale.

Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to Data Engineering managers and technical leads.
• Oversee the planning, prioritization, and execution of data engineering projects across the organization.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify, initiate, and drive new data initiatives.
• Define and maintain best practices in data collection, processing, storage, and governance.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of data infrastructure and pipelines.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

What Success Looks Like :

Success in a Director, Data Engineering role means not just ensuring data pipelines run smoothly but also elevating the organization's ability to leverage data strategically. At this level, success blends technical excellence, team leadership, and business impact.

Candidate Requirements :

Data pipeline design (ETL, ELT)

Preferred Requirements :

Work Environment & Culture :

We believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values : ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.

Our culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you'll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.

Compensation and Benefits :

Compensation range : $187,950 - $239,600

We invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.

Financial Wellness

Health & Well-being

Time Off

Growth & Development

We believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we've built our benefits with that in mind.

Traditional Physical Requirements :

Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.