The Impact of a Director, Data Platform Engineering at Coupa:
As the leader of the Data Platform Engineering team at Coupa, you’ll be responsible for overseeing our diverse data infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and alignment with business objectives. Your expertise in managing relational databases, cloud data platforms, and AI-driven initiatives will be critical to our success.
What You’ll Do
- Data Platform Strategy:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive data platform strategy that aligns with Coupa’s business goals.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define data architecture, standards, and best practices.
- Design systems to meet our RTO and RPO requirements
- Database Management:
- Administer and optimize our relational databases, including MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB and Postgres.
- Support cloud managed database services such as AWS RDS and Aurora
- Ensure data integrity, performance, and security across these platforms.
- Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures.
- AI Integration:
- Work closely with data scientists and engineers to integrate AI and machine learning models into our data pipelines.
- Leverage large data sets in Snowflake to drive AI-driven insights and enhance customer experiences.
- Data Governance and Compliance:
- Establish data governance policies, access controls, and compliance frameworks.
- Stay informed about industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, FedRamp, PCI) and ensure adherence.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
- Monitor system performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Implement performance tuning strategies across databases and cloud services.
- Vendor Management:
- Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, especially those providing database and cloud services.
- Negotiate contracts and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead a team of database administrators, cloud engineers, and data platform specialists.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to support global teams
- Financial capacity to handle licensing, forecasting etc.
- Other duties as assigned:
- 24x7 on call support for database related major incidents
What You Will Bring to Coupa
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in database administration, cloud management, or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, and cloud managed data platforms in AWS and/or Azure.
- Familiarity with Snowflake or other data warehousing solutions.
- Passion for AI and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in database administration, cloud management, or related roles (typically 8+ years)
- Strong knowledge of MySQL, SQL Server, Postgres, and cloud managed data platforms in AWS and/or Azure
- Familiarity with Snowflake or other data warehousing solutions
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive healthcare and mental wellness programs for employees and their families, positioning well‑being as a core pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off, parental leave, and company Wellness Days are highlighted, with remote‑work flexibility available for many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑focused offerings include parental leave, fertility benefits, family medical leave, and on‑site mother’s rooms to support caregivers.
Coupa Insights
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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