Data Governance Engineer (2_2024.1)

$120,000 - $140,000/Yr

Affinity Solutions - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Data Governance Engineer at Affinity Solutions, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, and security of the organization's data assets. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to establish and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and best practices, ultimately supporting the company's mission to provide actionable consumer purchase insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Design and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation to provide transparency into data sources, transformations, and usage.
• Conduct data risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate data-related risks, such as data breaches, data loss, and unauthorized access.
• Implement access controls, encryption, and other security measures to protect sensitive data assets from unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Work closely with data architects and data engineers to design and implement data management solutions that support data governance objectives.
• Stay current on emerging trends and technologies in data governance, management, and security, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data-related issues and address data governance challenges across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with database systems and database internals, such as query engines and optimizers, strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with data management tools and technologies, including data cataloging tools, metadata management tools, and data quality tools.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other programming languages for data analysis and manipulation.
• Familiarity with data modeling concepts and techniques (e.g., ER and dimensional modeling).
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a generous company contribution.
• Company paid holidays and wellness time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity-paid life insurance.
• Option to enroll in an Affinity-matched 401K Plan.
• Unlimited vacation days after 90 days of employment.