Metadata & Data Catalog Consultant; Informatica)

Metadata & Data Catalog Consultant (Informatica)

Abu Dhabi | Onsite | 12 Month Contract | Immediate joiners preferred

We are hiring a Metadata & Data Catalog Consultant for a leading client to support an enterprise data governance programme.

• Implement and configure Informatica data catalog and governance tools (EDC, Axon, CDGC)
• Scan and onboard metadata from databases, data warehouses, data lakes, BI and cloud sources
• Build end-to-end data lineage and impact analysis
• Set up business glossaries, data domains, ownership and stewardship workflows
• Troubleshoot scanner, lineage and permission issues
• Run workshops and training, and drive user adoption
• Prepare design documents, standards and user guides

• 4–7 years of experience in data governance, metadata management or data catalog work
• Hands‑on experience with Informatica EDC and Axon, plus CDGC/IDMC exposure (a strong plus)
• Basic to intermediate Informatica Administration (users, roles, permissions)
• Strong understanding of metadata, data lineage and data governance concepts
• Good SQL skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management

• Informatica certifications (Data Governance, Catalog, IDMC, Data Quality)
• Informatica Data Quality, Power Center or IICS
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks)
• Frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, and regulations such as GDPR or PDPL
• Consulting background

Availability: immediate or short notice preferred.