Data Governance Engineer
Posted
Summary
Senior (7+ years) data governance engineer to lead metadata management initiatives: implementing the Open Metadata platform, enforcing governance frameworks and policies, and driving data lineage, quality, and cataloging. Core skills: Open Metadata/catalog tools, SQL, data modeling, ETL, and cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP).
We are looking for an Data Governance professional with 7+years experience to lead data governance and metadata management initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and optimization of Open Metadata platform
- Define and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and standards
- Drive data lineage, data quality, and cataloging initiatives
- Integrate metadata tools with databases, ETL pipelines, and BI platforms
- Enable data discovery and governance adoption across teams
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders for data integrity and compliance
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Open Metadata / Data Catalog tools
- Deep understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices
- Hands-on expertise in SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes
- Experience with data lineage, metadata management, and data quality frameworks
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Good to Have
- Experience with Collibra, Immuta, Attacama
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, etc.)