Data Inventory Engineer

KeyCorp; Brooklyn (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive culture

Job summary

KeyCorp is seeking a seasoned Senior Engineer to lead the design, automation, and deployment of our enterprise data discovery and inventory platform. This role advances data protection and privacy through scalable, secure, and automated engineering solutions.

You will design scalable data discovery across environments, build automation pipelines, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with governance, privacy, and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-stack engineering experience with strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Background in data discovery or data protection.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture: Lead the development of scalable automated data discovery solutions across environments.
• Automation: Build automation pipelines for data classification and inventory updates.

Skills

Python

SQL

Agile methodologies

Tools

JSON

XML

REGEX

REST APIs

Terraform

BigID

PKProtect

Job description

Location: 4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Engineer to lead the design, automation, and deployment of our enterprise data discovery and inventory platform. This role is critical to advancing our data protection and privacy capabilities through scalable, secure, and automated engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture: Lead the development of scalable and automated data discovery solutions across structured and unstructured environments.
• Automation: Build automation pipelines for data classification, inventory updates, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Engineering Excellence: Develop and maintain software using Python, JSON, XML, REGEX, and RESTful APIs.
• Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers and collaborating with data governance, privacy, and infrastructure teams.
• Technical Planning: Scope and manage technical projects, including time estimates, dependencies, and risk mitigation.
• Architecture Strategy: Provide insights to align technology with business needs and support system modifications or architectural changes.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Proven background in data, data discovery or data protection.
• Expertise in data inspection technologies: JSON, XML, REGEX.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including REST APIs, data structures, algorithms, and database design.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation and management.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with BigID, PKProtect, or other similar platforms is highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge data governance and privacy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a strong culture of innovation.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location.

Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/23/2026

KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

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