Data Governance Engineer
Summary
A senior data governance engineer (7+ years) leads data governance and metadata management initiatives, including implementing the Open Metadata platform, driving data lineage/quality/cataloging, and integrating metadata tools with databases, ETL pipelines, and BI platforms. Core tech includes SQL, data modeling, ETL, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Job Description
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.)