Data Governance Engineer

Matlen Silver; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Matlen Silver in Charlotte, NC is seeking a hands-on Data Governance Engineer to drive data governance, metadata management, and API integrations using Collibra. The role emphasizes Python development and daily Collibra usage to support ongoing governance initiatives.

The candidate will contribute to migrating to a cloud-based Collibra instance, rewrite and enhance APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust data management solutions.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in data management or data governance.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Collibra API experience is highly preferred.
• Daily hands-on experience with Collibra.
• Strong understanding of metadata management.
• Experience with data lineage and lineage management.
• Comfortable in Linux/Unix command-line environments.
• Ability to independently develop and maintain scripts.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Python scripts and applications for data governance.
• Design and implement REST API integrations, preferably with Collibra API.
• Work daily in Collibra to support data governance and metadata management.
• Manage metadata and data lineage within Collibra.
• Support transition to a cloud-based Collibra platform and migrate APIs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing Python and API code.
• Collaborate with data governance, engineering, and business teams.
• Work from the Linux command line for development and operations.

Conocimientos

Python

REST APIs

Collibra

Linux

Data governance

Metadata management

Data lineage

Troubleshooting

Herramientas

Collibra API

SQL

REST API

Descripción del empleo

Industry: Data Governance / Data Management

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance Engineer to join our team in Charlotte. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management and data governance, with hands-on experience developing in Python, working extensively with Collibra, and managing metadata and data lineage.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who can develop new Python scripts and REST API integrations while also maintaining and enhancing existing code. The successful candidate will use Collibra on a daily basis and play an important role in the organization's ongoing data governance initiatives.

The team is currently preparing for a major transition to a cloud-based instance of Collibra, and this person will be heavily involved in rewriting and enhancing APIs as part of the migration.

Project Overview

• Project Type: Ongoing data governance initiative
• Current Phase: Existing Collibra environment with an upcoming migration to a cloud-based Collibra instance
• Upcoming Initiative: Rewrite and enhance existing APIs to support the cloud Collibra environment
• Primary Focus: Data governance, metadata management, data lineage, Collibra, Python development, and API integrations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Python scripts and applications supporting data governance initiatives.
• Design and implement REST API integrations, with a strong preference for experience with the Collibra API.
• Work in Collibra on a daily basis to support data governance and metadata management activities.
• Manage and maintain metadata and data lineage within Collibra.
• Support the organization's transition from the current Collibra environment to a cloud-based Collibra platform.
• Participate in rewriting and migrating existing APIs for the new cloud Collibra environment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing Python and API code.
• Collaborate with data governance, engineering, and business teams to implement data management solutions.
• Work from the Linux command line for development, troubleshooting, scripting, and operational tasks.
• Support ongoing enhancements to the organization's data governance framework.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data management or data governance.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Collibra API experience is highly preferred.
• Daily hands-on experience working with Collibra.
• Strong understanding of metadata management.
• Experience with data lineage and lineage management.
• Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix command-line environment.
• Ability to independently develop new scripts as well as maintain and enhance existing code.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Collibra workflow development - considered a significant plus.
• Root cause analysis
• SQL and database experience.
• Experience supporting or participating in cloud migrations.
• Experience migrating or modernizing Collibra implementations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Data Governance Engineer who combines software development skills with strong data governance expertise. They should be comfortable writing Python and REST API integrations while spending significant time working directly in Collibra.

Candidates with daily Collibra experience, metadata and lineage expertise, and Collibra API development experience will be particularly strong fits for this opportunity.

Core Skills

Must Have:

• Data Governance / Data Management - 5+ years