Data Governance Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1751007006
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are looking for a Data Governance Architect with extensive experience in Google Cloud Platform, specifically Dataplex, to design and implement data governance frameworks. This remote position involves some travel for meetings and is contracted through Infosys. The role is crucial for shaping data strategy and ensuring compliance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement data governance frameworks using Google Cloud Platform Dataplex, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Define and enforce data policies, metadata standards, and data quality rules across structured and unstructured datasets.
- Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to integrate Dataplex with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and other Google Cloud Platform-native services.
- Lead data cataloging and classification efforts, ensuring discoverability and lineage tracking of enterprise data assets.
- Establish access controls and security policies using IAM and Dataplex's policy tags to ensure secure and compliant data usage.
- Drive adoption of DataOps and MLOps best practices, enabling scalable and automated data governance processes.
- Mentor and guide data stewards, analysts, and engineers on governance tools and practices.
- Support audits and compliance initiatives by providing traceable and auditable data governance documentation.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years in data architecture, data governance, or data engineering roles.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, including Dataplex, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Data Catalog.
- Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with metadata management, data lineage, and data quality tools.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Terraform (for infrastructure-as-code on Google Cloud Platform).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Data Governance Architect with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), particularly with Dataplex, to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade data governance frameworks. This role will be instrumental in shaping our data strategy, ensuring compliance, and enabling trusted data access across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and implement data governance frameworks using Google Cloud Platform Dataplex, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy and regulatory requirements.
Define and enforce data policies, metadata standards, and data quality rules across structured and unstructured datasets.
Collaborate with data engineers and platform teams to integrate Dataplex with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and other Google Cloud Platform-native services.
Lead data cataloging and classification efforts, ensuring discoverability and lineage tracking of enterprise data assets.
Establish access controls and security policies using IAM and Dataplex s policy tags to ensure secure and compliant data usage.
Drive adoption of DataOps and MLOps best practices, enabling scalable and automated data governance processes.
Mentor and guide data stewards, analysts, and engineers on governance tools and practices.
Support audits and compliance initiatives by providing traceable and auditable data governance documentation.
Required Skills & Experience:
10+ years in data architecture, data governance, or data engineering roles.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, including Dataplex, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Data Catalog.
Strong understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and compliance frameworks.
Experience with metadata management, data lineage, and data quality tools.
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Terraform (for infrastructure-as-code on Google Cloud Platform).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Google Cloud Platform Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect certification.
Experience in telecom, finance, or healthcare domains.
Familiarity with tools like Collibra, Alation, or Informatica for enterprise data governance.
Thanks & Regards.
Prasad Zodage
Resource Manager
Apex-2000 Inc.
Office Number: +1 EXT 431
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