Data Governance Expert (Qlik & Talend)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define, implement, and manage data governance frameworks, policies, and standards

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy across enterprise data platforms

• Work with Qlik (Qlik Sense, Qlik Replicate) for data integration, transformation, and reporting

• Develop and maintain data pipelines using Talend (ETL/ELT processes)

• Establish and monitor data quality rules, profiling, and validation processes

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and governance models

• Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements (GDPR, local regulations)

• Maintain metadata management, data lineage, and cataloging

• Identify and resolve data-related issues, inconsistencies, and gaps

• Support data migration, integration, and transformation initiatives

• Create governance dashboards and reports for leadership using Qlik tools

Required Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Qlik Sense and Qlik Replicate

• Hands-on experience with Talend (Talend Data Integration / Talend Data Fabric)

• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing concepts

• Experience in data profiling, data quality tools, and data governance frameworks

• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)

• Knowledge of data cataloging and metadata management tools

Functional Skills

• Understanding of data governance principles (DAMA-DMBOK preferred)

• Experience in defining data standards, policies, and procedures

• Familiarity with data privacy laws and compliance frameworks

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

• Certification in Data Governance / Data Management (DAMA, Collibra, etc.)

• Experience in banking, financial services, or enterprise data environments

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus

Key Competencies

• Data Quality & Integrity Management

• Data Stewardship & Governance

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

• Process Improvement & Automation

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data governance initiatives

• Exposure to modern data platforms and analytics tools

• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment in Dubai