Lead Data Governance Engineer
About the role
Position: Lead Data Governance Engineer
Canonical, a leading provider of open-source software and the creator of the Ubuntu platform, is on the lookout for a Lead Data Governance Engineer. This pivotal role involves crafting and enforcing data governance frameworks, standards, and oversight mechanisms that comply with both internal policies and external regulations such as GDPR and ISO.
Main Responsibilities:
- Establish, monitor, and implement data governance frameworks.
- Design and oversee automated tools for internal data mesh functionalities.
- Deploy and manage the services produced by the Data Governance team.
- Guide and mentor team members, fostering their professional growth.
- Encourage effective engineering and organizational methodologies.
Requirements:
- A strong educational background in a technical field or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in data quality, governance, and security protocols.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL for software development tasks.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to high standards.
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company-related events.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in performance engineering and security.
- Familiarity with tools such as Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, or Trino.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in becoming part of Canonical, please submit your application through our online portal. We celebrate diversity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Canonical offers a flexible work environment, annual compensation reviews, and a variety of employee benefits, including a learning budget and travel opportunities.
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