Data Governance Engineer

Unlock the Power of Data Governance

In today's data-driven world, effective data governance is crucial for organizations to succeed. As a Lead Data Governance Engineer, you will play a vital role in shaping the company's data governance policies, processes, and standards.

With a focus on data quality, security, and compliance, you will develop Python-based tooling to automate data mesh operations, including data labeling and quality metrics. You will work with open-source data governance tools like Trino and Ranger to define and execute data governance processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools, as well as software development skills in Python and SQL. They will be able to design, implement, and maintain tooling for automated data mesh operations and deploy and operate services developed by the team.

You will join a team that democratizes data at the organization, enabling secure and governed access to comprehensive data sets originating from internal and external sources. With a strong academic track record, excellent written and spoken English, and presentation skills, you will thrive in this role.

This is a mid-senior level position that offers a competitive salary, opportunities for growth and development, and a chance to work with a talented team of engineers. If you are passionate about data governance and want to make a meaningful impact, apply now.

About the Role:

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• Data Governance Policy Development: Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.">
• Tooling Development: Design, implement, and maintain Python-based tooling for automated data mesh operations, including data labeling and quality metrics.">
• Service Deployment and Operation: Deploy and operate services developed by the team, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.">
• Mentorship and Coaching: Depending on your seniority, coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback to junior team members.">
• Engineering Practices: Develop and evangelize great engineering practices, contributing to the team's continuous improvement.">

What We Are Looking For:

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• Academic Excellence: Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.">
• Tech Background: Undergraduate degree in a technical subject or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.">
• Results-Oriented: Track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results.">
• Experience: Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools, as well as software development skills in Python and SQL.">
• Communication Skills: Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.">
• International Travel: Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events.">

Nice-to-Have Skills:

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• Performance Engineering: Experience with performance engineering and security.">
• Open-Source Tools: Experience with Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino.">

Benefits:

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• Distributed Work Environment: Flexible work arrangement with regular virtual meetings and occasional in-person team sprints.">
• Personal Learning Budget: Annual budget for personal learning and development.">
• Annual Review: Regular compensation review to recognize outstanding performance.">
• Recognition Rewards: Opportunities for recognition and rewards based on individual and team performance.">
• Time Off: Generous holiday leave policy and maternity/paternity leave benefits.">
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to an employee assistance program for mental health support.">
• Travel Opportunities: Priority Pass and travel upgrades for company events.">

We Foster Diversity and Inclusion:

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We value diversity of experience, perspectives, and background, creating a better work environment and better products.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Information Technology, Software Development