Technical Lead - Data Governance, Lineage & AI

Capgemini; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Technical Lead for Data Governance, Lineage & AI in Charlotte, NC. You will drive architecture strategy and oversee delivery of an enterprise data lineage and AI metadata platform initiative, coordinating across engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure solutions.

You will define target state architecture, establish technical standards, and guide governance reviews while mentoring engineers to adopt best practices and maintain high code quality.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive ETL/ELT architecture experience.
• Proficient data modeling using canonical models.
• Experience with Generative AI / LLM-based solutioning.
• Strong API integration design skills.
• Cloud experience, GCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end solution architecture and technical roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams across engagements.
• Establish data extraction and lineage generation strategies.
• Act as Design Authority for architecture reviews and decisions.
• Define integration patterns across sources, metadata repositories, APIs and governance platforms.
• Lead technical reviews, code quality initiatives and governance.
• Ensure scalability, security, performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams and engineering leads.
• Mentor engineers and establish development best practices.

Skills

ETLELT Design

Data Modeling

Generative AI

API Integration Design

Cloud (GCP)

Job description

Job Title: Technical Lead - Data Governance, Lineage & AI

Location - Charlotte, NC

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Technical Lead to drive the architecture technical strategy and overall solution delivery for an enterprise Data Lineage and AI Metadata Platform initiative The candidate will be responsible for defining target state architecture establishing technical standards governing solution quality and leading cross functional engineering teams throughout the engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Define end-to-end solution architecture and technical roadmap

Design canonical data models and metadata frameworks

Establish data extraction and lineage generation strategies

Act as Design Authority for all architecture reviews and technical decisions

Define integration patterns across source systems metadata repositories APIs and governance platforms

Lead technical reviews code quality initiatives and architectural governance

Ensure scalability security performance and maintainability of solutions

Collaborate with business stakeholders product teams and engineering leads

Mentor engineers and establish development best practices

Required Skills

ETLELT Design

Data Modeling Canonical Models

Generative AILLM based solutioning

API Integration Design

Cloud experience GCP preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to enterprise lineage platforms and governance frameworks

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 99712 to 151000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.