Data Catalog & Documentation Specialist
Summary
Maintains and improves a data catalog platform (Atlan) by documenting metadata, supporting migrations, and collaborating with teams to ensure transparent, high-quality data governance.
Join an international data governance initiative focused on improving data transparency, documentation, and metadata management across multiple business domains. As a Data Catalog & Documentation Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining enterprise metadata, supporting migration activities, and ensuring high-quality documentation within the Atlan Data Catalog platform. Working closely with business stakeholders, data owners, and technical teams, you will contribute to building a reliable data foundation that supports governance, migration, and operational excellence.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Catalog Administration, or Business Analysis.
- Experience working with metadata documentation and data cataloging.
- Basic knowledge of the Atlan Data Catalog platform.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis, validation, mapping, and structuring of large datasets.
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills for creating presentations and project documentation.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience creating technical and business documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
- Fluent German and English (both written and spoken).
Nice to Have
- Experience with Data Governance initiatives.
- Understanding of data lineage, metadata standards, and business glossaries.
- Experience supporting data migration or transformation projects.
- Familiarity with enterprise data management practices.