Senior Director of Data Platforms & Engineering

Role Overview

We are seeking a strong, hands-on leader to play a critical role in shaping and delivering our data platform strategy. As the Senior Director of Data Platforms & Engineering, you will lead the development of scalable data systems that support our Accounts Payables automation products and broader business needs. Reporting to the VP of Data Platforms and Engineering, you’ll be responsible for driving execution, leading teams, and enabling modern data capabilities across the organization. 

This role will ideally sit in our Charlotte, NC HQ (Uptown Charlotte - Hybrid - Tues, Weds, Thurs onsite).

What you'll do

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms aligned with business and product needs.
• Implement best practices in data engineering, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks. 
• Collaborate with the VP to refine data architecture that supports analytics, AI/ML, and operational insights.
• Lead and grow a team of talented data engineers and platform developers.
• Drive engineering excellence through mentorship, clear performance expectations, and measurable KPIs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement within the data team.
• Work closely with product, engineering, architecture, AI, customer care, and operations teams to embed data capabilities into core products and internal processes.
• Translate business and product requirements into scalable data solutions that create tangible impact.
• Ensure data quality, security, and observability are built into the platform by design.
• Support implementation of governance and compliance frameworks in collaboration with data governance and security teams.
• Partner with AI and product teams to build infrastructure that powers intelligent and data-driven experiences.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies that enhance platform scalability and data democratization. 

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 12 or more years of experience in data engineering or platform development, with 8 or more years in a people leadership role.
• Proven experience in building and operating data platforms on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong technical knowledge in data architecture, data pipelines (ETL/ELT), real-time streaming (Kafka/Spark), and data warehousing
• Familiarity with AI/ML enablement through modern data architecture (Lakehouse, Data Mesh, etc.)
• Experience in Fintech, SaaS, or payments-related domains is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally across technical and business teams

 

About AvidXchange

AvidXchange is a leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses and their suppliers. By trade, we are a technology company, but if you ask anyone who works here, they’ll tell you our people are at the core of who we are. We focus on creating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and are proud to be a safe place where teammates can bring their whole selves to work. At AvidXchange, mindset is everything. We are Connected as People, Growth Minded, and Customer Obsessed. These three mindsets represent our culture – who we are, who we’ve always been, and they guide us to improve every day. Since our founding in 2000 in Charlotte, NC, we’ve created a company of over 1,600 teammates working across the U.S., or remotely. AvidXchange is proud to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®. The prestigious recognition is based on anonymous data from our teammates and makes official what our teammates have known for years – that AvidXchange is a Great Place to Work®. 

Who you are: 

• A go-getter with an entrepreneurial mindset – that means you are not afraid of taking risks, winning big or facing the unknown. 
• Someone who understands that business is people centric. Connecting with others as humans first allows you to develop mutually beneficial working relationships. 
• Focused on making a difference for our customers. AvidXchange exists to help solve complex problems for our customers so we can all realize our potential. 

What you’ll get: