Brooksource · 15 hours ago
Data Governance Architect
Brooksource is seeking a Solution Architect with a focus on Alation and data catalog solutions. This role involves designing and implementing enterprise-level Data Governance and Metadata Management solutions, requiring a blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking to drive successful data governance initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of data governance and metadata management solutions using Alation and other data catalog tools
Provide metadata management expertise to enhance capabilities for delivering a complete view of organizational data
Assess current metadata processes and platforms, offering improvement recommendations
Partner with Business and IT to define the metadata management vision, strategy, roadmap, and implementation approach
Develop system and data architecture, including trade-off analysis, and recommend tooling/vendors
Provide thought leadership, frameworks, best practices, and subject matter expertise required to deliver effective data governance and management solutions to clients
Conduct or participate in meetings, workshops, and interviews with business and IT stakeholders to understand current state data governance and management maturity and pain points in support of building a future strategy and roadmap
Identify, document, and prioritize use cases that will support the strategy and roadmap
Translate business and technical requirements into designs, oversee the implementation, and validate outcomes with users
Support establishing an operating model aligned with a data governance operating model
Assess, recommend, and implement capabilities related to business and technical metadata, data lineage, data profiling, data quality improvement efforts, and issue/request management
Develop and deliver metagovernance recommendations
Design automated and bulk upload metadata import/export methods
Develop and deliver training materials, use case and asset model documentation, as well as implementation specifications
Recommend curation processes for high-quality content
Manage client relationships, set expectations, and deliver project status reports
Qualification
Required
BA/BS or advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of data management experience, preferably in a consulting environment
Proven experience with Alation or other data catalog tools
In-depth knowledge of data governance and data management concepts, approaches, and tools and the role of data governance in the successful implementation of data strategy
Proficiency in SQL and experience with multiple databases
Experience with Linux administration, single sign-on, and authentication configuration with LDAP and Active Directory
Proficiency in Python or Java, with experience using REST APIs
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Excellent presentation, facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting personal agendas
Preferred
Solution Architect certification is a plus
Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) is a plus
Company
Brooksource
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