Senior Data Engineer – Data Governance
This is a remote position.Job Title: Senior Data Engineer – Data GovernanceExperience: 6+ YearsLocation: RemoteNotice Period: Immediate JoinerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Data Engineer – Data Governance to design, implement, and scale our enterprise data governance framework. This role is pivotal in ensuring data integrity, quality, security, and accessibility across the organization.You will work closely with data architects, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deploy governance tools, automate data quality workflows, and enforce data stewardship practices.Key ResponsibilitiesData Governance & Strategy
Design and implement a scalable data governance framework aligned with business goals and industry standards
Establish governance policies, standards, and best practices across the organization
Data Quality Management
Build and maintain tools/APIs to automate data quality monitoring and reporting
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across systems
Data Stewardship
Drive data stewardship initiatives and promote accountability across business and technical teams
Collaborate with stakeholders to define data ownership and governance processes
Metadata Management
Develop and automate metadata management systems
Ensure proper classification, cataloging, and discoverability of data assets
Data Lineage
Build and maintain data lineage frameworks to track data flow across systems
Enhance lineage capabilities of existing tools for better traceability and transparency
Compliance & Security
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
Work with legal and compliance teams to enforce data protection policies
Collaboration & Enablement
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement governance practices
Conduct training sessions and promote awareness of data governance tools and standards
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate and enhance governance frameworks to meet evolving business and regulatory needs
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain comprehensive documentation of governance policies and processes
Provide regular reporting on data quality, governance metrics, and compliance status
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or data engineering
Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages
Experience with data quality tools such as Monte Carlo, Metaplane
Hands-on experience with data governance tools like Alation, Atlan, data.world, or Secoda
Solid understanding of data modeling, data lineage, and data classification
Experience with Snowflake, dbt, and Looker
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with data integration tools (e.g., Fivetran, ETL/ELT pipelines)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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