Programmers.io · 5 hours ago
Alation SME
Raritan, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expProgrammers.io is seeking an Alation SME to design, build, and configure Alation applications to meet business process and application requirements. The role involves end-to-end administration and optimization of the Alation data catalog platform, as well as collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective data governance and cataloging practices.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Abhinesh Kumar
Responsibilities
The Alation SME is responsible for the end-to-end administration, configuration, and continuous optimization of the Alation data catalog platform
Design and implement data governance operating models, including data ownership, stewardship, and accountability
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements for data governance, cataloging, and metadata management. Translate these into functional specifications for Alation
Define and implement operating models, policies, and standards. Establish data ownership and stewardship models to ensure data assets are accurately categorized and trusted
Develop training programs and onboarding materials for data stewards and business users to drive catalog adoption and data literacy
Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to communicate complex technical info to non-technical audiences
Implement Alation best practices and recommend improvements
Partner with data governance, data management, and IT teams to ensure that Alation aligns with broader data strategy and governance frameworks. Liaise with business users, data stewards, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure that the platform meets business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field
10+ years of experience in data governance, data cataloging, or data management, with at least 5+ years of experience working with Alation
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data stewardship, and metadata management
Experience with relational databases, ETL tools, and data warehouse environments
Familiarity with SQL and scripting languages (Python, Shell, Java etc.) for automation and troubleshooting
Ability to configure Alation's core components and has hands-on experience on functional architecture
Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to communicate complex technical info to non-technical audiences
Preferred
Data Governance Principles, Data Architecture Concepts
Certification in Alation implementation, Stewardship, Catalog Admin
Experience with data governance tools such as Collibra, Informatica, or similar is a plus
Experience in implementing Alation within large enterprise environments
Company
Programmers.io
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