Data Engineer/Architect

• Deploy and configure Open Metadata using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts
• Manage infrastructure across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or on-premises environments
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar tools
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and system scalability
• Data Integration & Connectivity
• Configure and maintain connectors for diverse data sources including databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server), data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI), and pipeline orchestrators (Airflow, dbt)
• Develop custom connectors and integrations using Python
• Implement and monitor metadata ingestion workflows
• Troubleshoot connectivity and data lineage issues
• Database & Search Administration
• Administer MySQL/PostgreSQL metadata store including backup, recovery, and performance tuning
• Manage Elasticsearch for search functionality and optimize query performance
• Monitor database health and implement scaling strategies
• Security & Compliance
• Configure authentication mechanisms (SSO, OAuth, LDAP/Active Directory)
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) and data access policies
• Ensure encryption at rest and in transit
• Maintain compliance with data governance standards and regulations
• Monitoring & Operations
• Set up monitoring using Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools
• Track system performance, ingestion metrics, and data quality indicators
• Respond to incidents and perform root cause analysis
• Create and maintain operational documentation and runbooks
• Collaboration & Support
• Partner with data stewards, engineers, and analysts to understand metadata requirements
• Train users on data catalog features and best practices
• Support data governance initiatives and policy implementation
• Participate in change management and platform upgrades

• 3 years’ experience in DevOps, data engineering, or platform engineering roles
• Prior experience with data catalog platforms (e.g.: Open Metadata, Collibra, Alation, etc.)
• Experience with data governance or metadata management initiatives
• Knowledge of data warehouse and lake architectures
• Knowledge of cloud platforms or Kubernetes (CKA, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Experience with Apache Airflow, dbt, or similar data pipeline tools

Bonus Points if you have:

• Ability to communicate design solutions with development/engineering team and customer

Clearance:

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