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NV5 · 8 hours ago

Data Governance & Metadata Scientist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company, and they are seeking a Data Governance & Metadata Scientist. The role involves developing and maintaining a data catalog that integrates geospatial and research layers, ensuring data consistency and compliance with governance frameworks.

ConsultingIndustrial Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implement data lineage tracking and metadata synchronization to ensure consistency across Databricks, Kubernetes, and research dashboards

Support ontology-driven decision support systems, mapping structured and unstructured datasets to enhance data interoperability

Develop automated metadata validation and quality control mechanisms, ensuring research datasets maintain compliance with DoD governance frameworks

Integrate metadata into platforms and implement tagging policies consistent with program standards

Utilize GitLab pipelines and CI/CD tools for publishing and indexing routines

Publish or embed outputs in approved web services for research dashboards intended for external access

Utilize Azure-native indexing services such as Cognitive Search to implement federated metadata and research product discovery pipelines

Ensure security boundary compliance

Qualification

Data EngineeringMetadata ManagementGeographic Information SystemsPythonCloud EnvironmentsAPI DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentSpanishPortugueseProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in data engineering, full-stack development, and metadata-driven data cataloging

Demonstrated experience in developing interactive data portals, implementing API-driven search and data exchange, and integrating geospatial data layers into web applications

Experience working with Databricks, Esri ArcGIS Feature Services, OpenLineage, and metadata management solutions

Software development skills in Python, JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue), SQL, and RESTful API design

Proficiency in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and implementing scalable, data-driven applications

Ability to manage and prioritize complex project tasks

US citizenship, along with the ability to successfully pass a basic background check for access to US military bases

None required; Active Secret or TS/SCI preferred

Preferred

Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer

AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty

Esri Web GIS Developer Certification

Portuguese or Spanish language skills

Experience with government IT programs and environments

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

FTO

401(k)

Professional development/advancement opportunities

Company

NV5

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NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.

Founded in 1947

Hollywood, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees