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Lead Data and Governance Engineer - The Walt Disney Company
Software Engineer
Lead the design and execution of enterprise data governance and unification strategies, building scalable data pipelines and cataloging solutions using SQL, Python, AWS, and Snowflake to enable data‑driven decision making across Disney’s businesses.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement a company‑wide data governance framework that ensures data quality, security, and compliance.
- Architect and maintain unified data models and pipelines across multiple business units, leveraging Snowflake and AWS services.
- Develop and enforce data cataloging, lineage, and metadata management processes.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust data solutions.
- Lead governance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to align with evolving regulatory standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in data governance, data architecture, or related fields.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and automation.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and modern data warehouses such as Snowflake.
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage data cataloging, lineage, and metadata solutions.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
Skills
sqlpythonawssnowflake