RQ11583 - Data Scientist - Senior
Posted
Summary
Senior data specialist (titled Data Scientist) who will build a phased data governance and marketplace POC using Informatica tools (CDGC/EDC, Data Marketplace), configuring metadata ingestion, business glossary, stewardship workflows, and data lineage. Core stack: Informatica, SQL, with Azure/Databricks exposure. On-site in Toronto.
Please refer to description and requirements.
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data management, metadata management, or data governance solutions.
- 2+ years of hands-on Informatica experience.
- Experience implementing one or more of:
- Informatica Data Catalog
- Informatica Data Governance & Catalog
- Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
- Informatica Data Marketplace
- Strong understanding of:
- Data Governance frameworks
- Metadata Management
- Master Data Management concepts
- Data Quality principles
- Data Lineage
- Experience integrating Informatica with cloud and on-premises data sources.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Experience working in Agile project environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Cloud.
- Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data governance principles.
- Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and marketplaces.
- Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
- Informatica certification(s) considered an asset.
- Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.
Deliverables
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop a phased Governance & Marketplace POC.
- Configure metadata ingestion and cataloging for priority data assets.
- Establish business glossary and stewardship workflows.
- Implement data lineage and data discovery capabilities.
- Configure Data Marketplace functionality for pilot use cases.
- Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
- Support transition from POC to production implementation.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong documentation and requirements analysis capabilities.
- Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery and outcomes.
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC)
- Informatica Data Marketplace
- Informatica EDC (Enterprise Data Catalog)
- Azure Data Factory
- Power BI
- Data Quality and Data Observability tools
- API integrations and metadata automation
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical Skills - 50%
Databricks/Azure- 25%
Informatica - 25%