Data Governance Engineer – OpenMetadata / Collate
Data Governance Engineer – OpenMetadata / Collate Work Model: Remote Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in OpenMetadata, particularly Collate, and experience delivering multiple customer implementations. The candidate should have a strong understanding of enterprise Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, Data Contracts, Data Products, RACI, and Ontology. The role involves working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical data governance solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, implement, and support OpenMetadata / Collate solutions. Work extensively on Data Governance workflows, Metadata Management, Data Contracts, Data Products, RACI, and Ontology. Participate in multiple OpenMetadata / Collate customer implementations and support end-to-end delivery. Gather, clarify, and document requirements from business and technical stakeholders. Translate business requirements into actionable data governance processes, workflows, and standards. Collaborate with Business, IT, Compliance, Data Owners, and Data Stewards across a complex matrix organization. Assess and improve existing Data Quality, Data Stewardship, Metadata Management, and Governance practices. Define and maintain practical governance templates, standards, workflows, and operating processes. Support implementation of data ownership, accountability, and stewardship models using RACI. Contribute to defining and maintaining Data Products, Data Contracts, and Ontologies. Perform basic SQL queries, data profiling, and validation to support governance and assessment activities. Identify gaps in existing data governance practices and recommend improvements. Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver governance initiatives. Provide clear communication and guidance to non-technical stakeholders. Mandatory Skills 5+ years of OpenMetadata experience Strong hands-on experience with Collate Experience with multiple OpenMetadata / Collate implementations Data Governance workflows Data Contracts Data Products RACI Ontology Metadata Management Data Quality Data Stewardship Basic SQL / Data Profiling Good to Have Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodology Experience with enterprise data governance programs Experience working with Compliance and Data Management teams Technical certifications in relevant technologies Strong stakeholder management and communication skills