Technology Architect - Data Governance

Job Specification:
Technology Architect Data Governance

Role

Title:

Technology Architect | Consulting
- Data Governance

Work Location:

Atlanta, GA 30339 (Onsite
- Candidates willing to relocate will be considered)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Target

Start Date:

October 05, 2026

Visa Requirement:
Visa-Independent Candidates Only (US Citizens / Green Card Holders)

Interview Process:
Virtual

Drug Test Requirement:
Yes (5-Panel)

We are seeking a hands‑on Technology Architect with 10+ years of experience specializing in Data Governance, Alation Data Catalog, and Data Product Strategy. The candidate will serve as the authoritative bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams, driving enterprise-wide data governance standards, medallion layer promotions, and data contracts.

• Own domain data definitions, business rules, and semantic accuracy across Gold layer enterprise data assets.
• Define and maintain data contracts, SLAs, and certified dataset criteria.
• Drive Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum) promotion standards to establish clear criteria for enterprise-certified data.
• Partner with the Catalog team to manage and enrich the Alation platform regarding business glossaries, metadata, and lineage documentation.
• Lead C-level discussions on data product strategy, business value, platform direction, and governance frameworks.
• Hands‑on creation and delivery of executive‑ready presentations (direct execution without delegating to support staff).

Minimum Experience:

10+ years of professional experience in Data Architecture, Governance, and Data Strategy.

• Data Governance (Frameworks, SLAs, Data Contracts, Business Glossaries)
• Alation (Data Cataloging, Business Glossary, Lineage Mapping)
• Data Product Strategy (Medallion Layer Architecture, Executive Stakeholder Management)

Certifications:

None required.