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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Lead - **Company:** Xpertise Recruitment - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Transformation, Meta-Data Management, Data Strategy, Event Driven Architecture, Data Lineage, Collibra, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Confluent - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-40ED44776C53C4D713/ ## About the Role * Proven experience leading data governance initiatives within large-scale enterprise environments. * Strong expertise in data governance frameworks, data quality management, metadata management, and data lineage. * Experience defining governance operating models and driving organisational adoption. * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders. * Hands-on experience governing data within streaming architectures and Apache Kafka ecosystems. * Experience managing data ownership, stewardship, lineage, and quality controls across event-driven platforms. * Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance requirements. Desirable Experience * Experience with Confluent Kafka or similar enterprise streaming platforms. * Knowledge of data catalogue and governance tools such as Collibra, Alation, Purview, or Informatica. * Experience working within data mesh or data product operating models. * Cloud platform experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP, ideally within regulated industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Governance Lead with experience in Real Time, event-driven environments who wants to influence strategy while remaining close to the technical realities of modern data platforms. ## Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Governance Lead to shape and drive enterprise-wide data governance across a modern, Real Time data ecosystem. This role is ideal for a governance professional who can combine strategic leadership with a strong understanding of streaming architectures and Kafka-based data platforms. Our client is undertaking a major data transformation programme, placing trusted, secure, and governed data at the heart of decision-making. Working closely with business and technology stakeholders, you will play a key role in establishing governance capabilities across event-driven and Real Time data environments. Why join * Lead data governance within a modern streaming and event-driven architecture. * Influence enterprise-wide data strategy and operating models. * Work with senior stakeholders across business and technology teams. * Play a pivotal role in a large-scale data transformation programme. Responsibilities * Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data governance frameworks and capabilities. * Define and embed governance policies, standards, controls, and operating models across data products and platforms. * Establish and oversee data ownership, stewardship, metadata management, lineage, and data quality processes. * Drive governance adoption and accountability across business and technical stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, security, and internal governance requirements. * Govern Real Time data products, event streams, and Kafka-based ecosystems throughout the data life cycle. * Implement monitoring, reporting, and KPI frameworks to measure governance effectiveness and data quality. * Champion best practices across both streaming and traditional data environments. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) - [Unlocking Value from Data: The Key to Smarter Business Decisions-](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1367-unlocking-value-from-data-the-key-to-smarter-business-decisions) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)