Data Architect with Data Governance

The Virtuous Group, LLC
Jersey City, United States of America
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 210K

Job location

Jersey City, United States of America

Tech stack

Data Architecture
Data Governance
ETL
Dataspaces
Data Warehousing
Scrum
Systems Development Life Cycle
SQL Databases
Data Streaming
Technical Data Management Systems
Spark
Event Driven Architecture
Data Lake
Data Lineage
Collibra
Api Design
Data Pipelines
Legacy Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Governance SME with strong expertise in data architecture and governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing current data ecosystems, defining target-state architectures, and aligning data governance initiatives with enterprise and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities

  • Assess current data architecture, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines
  • Map end-to-end data flows across systems and applications
  • Identify gaps impacting data lineage, data quality, and governance
  • Evaluate ETL/ELT pipelines (SQL, Spark, legacy systems)
  • Define target-state architecture aligned with governance tools and frameworks
  • Recommend integration patterns (API-based, event-driven architectures)
  • Validate the feasibility of proposed data and governance solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with governance objectives
  • Ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum practices and SDLC processes, Technical Data and Financial Governance Manager - SVP (Hybrid) Data Governance: Own enterprise-level data governance standards, ensuring data quality, privacy, compliance, and r…
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Requirements

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in Data Governance (Design, Development & Implementation)
  • Strong understanding of data architecture (warehouse, lake, pipelines)
  • Experience with data lineage, data quality, and governance frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with SQL, Spark, and ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and SDLC
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in Banking / Financial Services domain
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., BCBS 239)
  • Experience with data governance and catalog tools (Collibra, Alation, Informatica)

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