Data Governance Engineer

Job Summary:

As a Data Governance Engineer, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining Aviatrix's data governance framework. This position will have a significant impact on our data infrastructure by promoting best practices, enhancing data transparency, and establishing policies that enable seamless cross-functional collaboration. You’ll play a key role in empowering teams to use data effectively while ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Data Governance Framework: Design, implement, and manage an efficient, scalable data governance framework that promotes data quality, security, and compliance.
• Data Quality & Compliance: Develop and enforce data quality and validation processes across the organization to maintain high standards in data reliability and usability.
• Data Cataloging & Lineage: Establish and maintain data cataloging practices, ensuring complete data lineage across all data sources, including MySQL, Snowflake, and other platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central point of contact for data governance, collaborating with Data Engineering, Product Innovation, and Security teams to implement data governance practices.
• Security & Access Controls: Work with the DevOps and Security teams to ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) by implementing appropriate access controls and permissions.
• Documentation & Best Practices: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation on data governance policies, data lineage, and best practices to promote a data-driven culture.
• Proactive Monitoring: Continuously monitor data pipelines and alert relevant teams of any potential issues related to data quality, lineage, or compliance.
• Tool Evaluation: Identify and recommend tools and technologies that support data cataloging, quality monitoring, and metadata management to enhance governance capabilities.
• Metrics & KPIs: Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for data governance and quality, sharing insights and recommendations to improve data processes.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with data warehousing platforms like Snowflake, AWS Redshift, and MySQL

·       Proficiency in Python for data analysis, scripting, and automation of data processes.

·       Knowledge of data quality frameworks and experience working with large-scale data in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

·       Experience with data quality processes and a working knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

·       Familiarity with data governance tools and metadata management platforms.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Data Governance, Data Engineering, or a similar role, with hands-on experience in implementing data governance practices.

Location: India