Data Governance Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Governance Engineer to help shape and scale our enterprise data governance program. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across AI, Pricing, IT, and Business Intelligence to integrate, document, and enhance data from multiple systems. You will help define standards, improve data quality, and ensure our data is trusted, discoverable, and compliant. If you enjoy working at the intersection of technology, business, and data strategy, this is a great opportunity to make a significant impact across our Americas organization.

• Operationalize core governance processes including data steward onboarding, glossary management, access approvals, and policy enforcement.
• Develop and maintain metadata assets such as business glossaries, technical metadata, and data classification models.
• Build and document end‑to‑end data lineage across critical domains and data pipelines.
• Implement data quality controls including profiling, monitoring, rule creation, and remediation workflows.
• Create and optimize workflows to support standardized data governance practices.
• Improve data discovery and user adoption through catalog taxonomies, trust indicators, and curated datasets.
• Ensure compliance with major regulatory and risk frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, CCPA).
• Partner with BI and engineering teams to make governed data accessible, well‑documented, and analytics ready.
• Develop playbooks, standards, and training materials; coach data stewards and business users.

• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or data management.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with data structures and SQL.
• Experience with ETL/ELT concepts and data warehousing environments.
• Programming skills in Python or Java.
• Strong Excel capability.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems across finance, CRM, sales, inventory, and related areas.
• Exposure to APIs and automation tools (Python, REST, Collibra Connect, Purview Graph/REST).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively across technical and nontechnical stakeholders both locally and off‑shore, as well as senior leaders of the Americas business.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Hands‑on work integrating catalogs with platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, Big Query, or Azure Synapse.
• Knowledge of data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), MDM, and reference data management.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Relevant certifications such as:
• Collibra Ranger/Guardian
• Microsoft Certified:
  Purview Information Protection
• Alation Steward/Admin
• Informatica IDQ, EDC, or Axon

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping how data is governed, understood, and trusted across a rapidly evolving organization. This role places you at the intersection of business and technology, giving you the chance to collaborate with teams ranging from AI and Engineering to Finance and Sales, and providing broad visibility across the enterprise. You will contribute to building foundational systems, processes, and standards that will support the company’s data strategy for years to come.

In addition to this long‑term impact, you will have the chance to grow your career by working with modern data platforms, governance tools, and cloud technologies while learning from experienced leaders and subject‑matter experts. You will also join a culture that values learning and innovation. We encourage ownership, experimentation, and continuous improvement as we modernize our data ecosystem.

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401(k).
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
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