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# Sr. Data Governance Engineer

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Newark, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,000.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Database, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Virtualization, Digital Assets, Meta-Data Management, Metadata Repositories, Power BI, Software Tools, Systems Integration, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lineage, AWS Data Analytics, Marketplace
- **Published:** June 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc747e6224ead650e61792514240b2e11

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer with strong expertise in Informatica Data Governance platforms. This role will focus on implementing and managing enterprise-grade data governance solutions, including data cataloging, lineage tracking, curation, and marketplace capabilities.
The ideal candidate will also have experience working with cloud-based data pipelines and integrating AI-driven solutions with governed data assets.
Must-Haves

 * Informatica Data Governance (5+ years): Hands-on experience with Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Marketplace, and Data Quality modules
 * Data Governance Expertise: Strong understanding of enterprise data governance best practices and frameworks
 * AWS Data Pipelines: Experience designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based data pipelines
 * AI & Automation:

 * Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to improve engineering productivity
 * Understanding of integrating AI solutions with governed data environments
 * Communication: Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and collaboration skills

Plusses (Nice to Have)

 * Experience building AI agents or intelligent automation solutions
 * Denodo: Experience with data virtualization platforms
 * Microsoft Fabric: Familiarity with Fabric ecosystem and Power BI components
 * Ataccama: Exposure to Data Quality, MDM, and RDM solutions



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