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Data Governance Specialist - Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG
Software Engineer
Lead data governance initiatives, ensuring data quality, compliance, and effective cataloging across the organization using SQL, Python, and AWS services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement data governance frameworks to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with GDPR and industry standards.
- Develop and maintain data catalogs, metadata repositories, and data lineage documentation to support data discovery and stewardship.
- Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business units to define data quality rules, monitor metrics, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead data stewardship programs, training stakeholders on data policies, ownership, and best practices.
- Utilize SQL, Python, and AWS services (Glue, Lake Formation, Athena) to automate data quality checks and governance workflows.
Requirements
- Proven experience in data governance, data quality, and metadata management.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and automation.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS data services (Glue, Lake Formation, Athena).
- Knowledge of GDPR, data protection regulations, and data privacy principles.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.