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This Data Steward would:Ensure datasets in the Data Warehouse and Databricks meet governance and quality standards.Maintain metadata and lineage in VAULTIS.Partner with DT and business process owners to enforce best practices — ownership, traceability, and continuous improvement.1. Data Quality ManagementMonitors data accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency.Identifies data issues and coordinates corrections with business or IT teams.Implements validation rules and supports automated quality checks (DQM).2. Metadata & Catalog ManagementMaintains data definitions, lineage, and ownership in governance tools (e.g., Axon, Informatica, Collibra, VAULTIS).Ensures metadata is up to date, standardized, and compliant with naming conventions.3. Policy & Governance EnforcementEnsures compliance with organizational data governance standards.Works with Data Owners and Data Governance Teams to define and apply data policies.Participates in governance councils or CORE process reviews.4. Business & Technical CollaborationActs as a liaison between business stakeholders and data engineers.Helps translate business requirements into clear data definitions and processes.Supports audits, root cause analysis, and data lineage tracking.5. Continuous ImprovementRecommends process or tool improvements to strengthen data integrity.Tracks recurring data issues and ensures they’re addressed at the source.QualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.Master’s degree or certification (like CDMP – Certified Data Management Professional) is a plus.Skills Required:Skills:SQL and PBI knowledgeStrong knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, VAULTIS).Familiarity with data management tools (Axon, EDC, Informatica, Collibra, Power BI, SQL, Databricks).Solid understanding of data modeling, lineage, and metadata management.Analytical and communication skills to work across business and technical teams.Attention to detail, documentation discipline, and process orientation.Experience:3–5 years in data analysis, data governance, or information management.Proven track record of supporting enterprise data initiatives.
Salary : $65 - $73