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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Governance Engineer - **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $145,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Sharing, Data Warehousing, PostgreSQL, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Reference Data, Enterprise Software Applications, Data Classification, Azure Data Factory, Informatica Cloud, Data Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lineage, Collibra, Integration Frameworks, Data Management, Api Design, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7161a2c2-802b-469c-9a48-490366a0b0a8 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Architecture, Metadata Management, or Data Strategy. * Proven experience leading enterprise Data Governance programs and transformations. * Consulting experience working directly with clients and executive stakeholders. * Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives while remaining hands-on in delivery. * Experience building prototypes, accelerators, POCs, and implementation solutions. * Strong domain experience within Investment Management, Asset Management, Banking, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, or Financial Services. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Cloud Platform, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Amazon S3. * Expertise in REST APIs and Metadata Integration Frameworks. * Strong expertise in Metadata Management, Data Cataloging, Data Lineage, and Data Quality Governance. * Knowledge of Data Privacy, Data Classification, Data Security Governance, and Regulatory Compliance. * Understanding of Master and Reference Data Governance, Data Sharing, and Data Products., * Experience with Ataccama. * Experience implementing Microsoft Purview Unified Catalog and Data Map. * Experience with governance automation and API-driven metadata management. * Understanding of financial products, investment operations, trading, and customer reference data domains. * Knowledge of SEC, FINRA, GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory compliance requirements. * Experience supporting enterprisewide governance operating models and data stewardship programs. Skills: * Microsoft Purview. * Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC). * Solidatus. * Collibra. * Alation. * Microsoft Fabric. * Azure Data Services. * SQL Server. * Oracle. * PostgreSQL. * MySQL. * Amazon S3. * REST APIs. * Data Warehousing. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Strong executive stakeholder management capabilities. Qualification And Education: * 10+ years of experience in Data Governance or related fields. * Mandatory Financial Services industry experience. ## Description * Lead enterprisewide Data Governance transformation programs. * Define governance frameworks, operating models, standards, policies, and controls. * Establish strategic roadmaps for governance adoption and maturity. * Partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams to drive governance objectives. * Design, build, and demonstrate governance Proof of Concepts (POCs). * Conduct workshops, demonstrations, and solution showcases for stakeholders. * Configure and implement Microsoft Purview, Informatica CD and related governance solutions. * Develop governance integrations and automation capabilities. * Provide technical leadership during implementation and deployment activities. * Implement enterprise metadata management capabilities and manage business glossaries. * Design and implement end-to-end lineage capabilities using Solidatus and Microsoft Purview. * Integrate governance platforms with enterprise technologies including Azure Data Services, SQL Server, and Oracle. * Facilitate governance councils, steering committees, and architecture review sessions. ## Related Videos - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [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) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Bringing Clarity to Event Streams: Enabling Analytics and AI Through Rich Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1616-bringing-clarity-to-event-streams-enabling-analytics-and-ai-through-rich-metadata) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [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) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know)