VP Data - Breakout Prop

Kraken is seeking a VP of Data to take ownership of an existing data function and scale it to match Breakout's next stage of growth, reporting directly to the COO. The successful candidate will evolve current pipelines and infrastructure into a reliable, scalable data platform, expand self-serve analytics, grow and lead the data team, and establish data governance, quality standards, and a shared data model.

Requirements

• 10+ years in data engineering, data warehousing, or a senior data infrastructure role
• Expert-level SQL and data manipulation skills using Spark, PySpark, or equivalent big data frameworks
• Deep expertise in data lake and data warehousing technologies and data modeling best practices
• Extensive experience designing and operating data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows in Airflow or similar orchestration frameworks
• Strong Python proficiency; familiarity with streaming technologies such as Kafka or Apache Flink is a strong plus
• Hands-on experience translating complex business requirements into robust data sourcing and modeling solutions
• Exposure to data mesh or data product frameworks
• Proven track record leading and growing data teams, hiring, mentoring, and setting engineering standards
• Experience operating as a senior stakeholder, translating data strategy into business outcomes for a CEO or executive team
• Track record of evolving a data function through a growth inflection, scaling what exists, not just maintaining it
• Ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with organisational leadership

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance

Originally posted on Himalayas