Data Governance Engineer

Greeting from HexaCorp LLC,

Role: Data Strategy and Governance Consultant

Location: Alpharetta/Atlanta, GA (5 Days Onsite)

Duration: Contract

JD:

We are seeking a strategic, cloud-native Data Strategy and Governance Consultant with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) to lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives. This highly visible role blends technical depth with executive engagement, helping clients define and implement modern data strategies and governance frameworks that drive business value, compliance, and maturity leveraging Google Cloud Platform-native tools like Dataplex, Data Catalog, BigQuery, and Vertex AI.

Key Responsibilities:

Google Cloud Platform-Based Data Strategy Delivery

• Lead end-to-end enterprise data strategy engagements on Google Cloud Platform.
• Define scalable, cloud-native operating models and data architectures using BigQuery, Dataplex, and other Google Cloud Platform tools.

Executive Advisory

• Partner with C-level executives to align Google Cloud Platform data initiatives with business goals and digital transformation strategies.
• Translate technical data capabilities into tangible business outcomes.

Data Governance Enablement

• Design and implement robust governance frameworks using Google Cloud Platform-native services.
• Deliver on key areas such as metadata management, data lineage, access controls, classification, and stewardship modeling.

Workshop Facilitation & Road mapping

• Conduct data maturity assessments and lead future-state visioning workshops.
• Create actionable, Google Cloud Platform-aligned roadmaps that drive long-term business impact.

Solution Architecture Collaboration

• Work closely with cloud architects and engineers to embed governance and quality standards into Google Cloud Platform-based data platforms.

Data Quality & Compliance

• Define and enforce data quality rules and controls using Google Cloud Platform tooling.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal policies.

Best Practices & Standards

• Develop playbooks, templates, and best practices for cloud-native governance, metadata management, and data product lifecycle.

Thought Leadership

• Contribute to internal accelerators, frameworks, and industry thought leadership on modern data governance in the cloud.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience:
  10 years in data strategy, governance, or architecture, with 3 5 years focused on Google Cloud Platform-based solutions.
• Google Cloud Platform Tools Expertise:
  Strong working knowledge of:
• BigQuery
• Dataplex
• Data Catalog
• Vertex AI
• Cloud Storage
• Looker (optional but preferred)
• Governance Frameworks:
  Proven experience implementing enterprise data governance, metadata management, data quality frameworks, and cloud-native controls.
• Education:
  Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master s degree preferred.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Skilled in facilitation, storytelling, and bridging business and technology.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagements.