Metadata, Data Lineage & Controls Engineer

Synechron; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global office network

Paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Metadata, Data Lineage & Controls Engineer to design, implement, and maintain metadata management frameworks and lineage solutions across the GCP data platform.

You will collaborate with Data Governance, Regulatory Reporting, Data Architects and Engineers to build a controlled, compliant data ecosystem; experience in data governance, data quality, controls, and cloud data platforms is essential and you will support audits and regulatory requests.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience in Metadata Management, Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Controls, or Data Quality.
• Experience with Banking, Financial Services
• Experience supporting large-scale Data Modernization or Cloud Migration programs.
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance and controls frameworks.
• Metadata & Governance - Enterprise Metadata Management, Data Catalog, Data Stewardship, Data Classification, Governance Frameworks
• Controls & Data Quality - Data Reconciliation, Data Quality Monitoring, Control Testing, Root Cause Analysis

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise metadata management frameworks.
• Establish Business, Technical, and Operational Metadata standards.
• Create and maintain centralized metadata repositories.
• Define metadata governance processes and standards.
• Support enterprise data catalog implementation and adoption.
• Develop metadata capture and automation across source systems and GCP platforms.
• Design and implement end-to-end data lineage across Home Lending and Regulatory Reporting platforms.
• Document lineage from source systems through transformations to FR Y-14M reports.
• Establish automated lineage capture capabilities.
• Create lineage visualization and impact analysis capabilities.
• Support regulatory examinations and audit requests through lineage documentation.
• Maintain complete traceability of regulatory reporting data elements.

Skills

Metadata management

Data governance

Data lineage

Data quality

Cloud migration

Data catalog

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,700+, and has 57 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

The Metadata, Data Lineage & Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining metadata management frameworks, lineage solutions, data quality controls, reconciliation processes, and regulatory reporting controls across the GCP data platform.

The role requires strong expertise in data governance, cloud data platforms, metadata tools, lineage frameworks, and enterprise control management.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Data Governance teams, Regulatory Reporting teams, Data Architects, Data Modelers, Data Engineers, Risk Managers, and Business Analysts to establish a controlled and compliant data ecosystem.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Charlotte, NC is $105k - $115k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise metadata management frameworks.
• Establish Business, Technical, and Operational Metadata standards.
• Create and maintain centralized metadata repositories.
• Define metadata governance processes and standards.
• Support enterprise data catalog implementation and adoption.
• Develop metadata capture and automation processes across source systems and GCP data platforms.
• Design and implement end-to-end data lineage solutions across Home Lending and Regulatory Reporting platforms.
• Document lineage from source systems through transformations to FR Y-14M reports.
• Establish automated lineage capture capabilities.
• Create lineage visualization and impact analysis capabilities.
• Support regulatory examinations and audit requests through lineage documentation.
• Maintain complete traceability of regulatory reporting data elements.

Requirements:

• Hands on experience in Metadata Management, Data Governance, Data Lineage, Data Controls, or Data Quality.
• Experience with Banking, Financial Services
• Experience supporting large-scale Data Modernization or Cloud Migration programs.
• Experience implementing enterprise data governance and controls frameworks.
• Metadata & Governance - Enterprise Metadata Management, Business Glossary Management, Data Catalog Implementation, Data Stewardship, Data Classification, Critical Data Elements (CDE), Governance Frameworks
• Controls & Data Quality - Data Controls Frameworks, Data Reconciliation, Data Certification, Data Quality Monitoring, Control Testing, Exception Management, Root Cause Analysis

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience implementing cloud governance and metadata management programs.
• Understanding of internal controls, audit, compliance, and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled metadata discovery and lineage solutions.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 57 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellence (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.