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# Lead Data Governance & Catalog Engineer

- **Company:** Themesoft Inc
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $192,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Discovery, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Repositories, Systems Integration, Snowflake, Data Lineage, Data Management, Databricks
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=373d98883c49418b

## About the Role

Strong experience with Ataccama Data Governance and Data Catalog solutions. Expertise in metadata management, data lineage, business glossary, and stewardship processes. Strong understanding of enterprise data governance frameworks. Knowledge of data quality management and governance operating models. Experience integrating governance tools with cloud and enterprise ecosystems., Bachelor//'s or Master//'s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field. Data Governance certifications preferred. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise data governance and data modernization programs., Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

## Description

The Lead Data Governance & Catalog Engineer is responsible for implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, metadata management, data cataloging, data lineage, and stewardship capabilities utilizing Ataccama Data Governance and Data Catalog solutions. The role partners with business, compliance, security, and technology teams to establish trusted and governed enterprise data assets., Lead implementation of Ataccama Data Governance, Data Catalog, Data Quality, and Metadata Management solutions. Design and maintain enterprise data catalogs, business glossaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage models. Establish data governance policies, standards, controls, and stewardship processes. Configure data ownership, stewardship workflows, issue management, and governance reporting. Collaborate with compliance, risk, privacy, and security teams to support regulatory requirements. Define and implement data quality monitoring, scorecards, and KPI frameworks. Integrate metadata across data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, ERP, CRM, and analytical systems. Support data discovery, impact analysis, lineage tracing, and catalog adoption initiatives. Lead governance workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions. Develop governance dashboards, metrics, and operational reporting.