About the Job:
Canonical is a leading provider of open-source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets. We are hiring a Data Governance Engineer focusing on data governance policies, processes, standards, and monitoring in compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory frameworks, such as GDPR, DPA, and ISO.
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The successful candidate will develop and maintain an internal data catalog with automated data labeling and quality metrics, perform access management, and ensure adherence to data security best practices. The Data Governance team within the Commercial Systems unit is dedicated to enabling secure and well-governed access to comprehensive data sets originating from numerous internal and external sources in a data mesh framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, monitor, and execute data governance policies.
- Design, implement, and maintain data labeling and quality metrics in the data catalog.
- Deploy and operate services developed by the team.
- Depending on your seniority, coach and mentor colleagues, offering career development feedback.
- Develop and promote great engineering and organizational practices.
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic record from both high school and university with a technical undergraduate degree, or a compelling alternative path.
- Experience with data quality, governance, and security processes and tools.
- Proficient in software development using Python and SQL.
- Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
- Willingness to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Performance engineering and security experience.
- Experience with tools such as Airbyte, Ranger, Superset, Temporal, or Trino.
Language Requirements:
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
What We Offer:
- A competitive compensation package that encompasses geographic location, experience, and performance.
- Annual compensation reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with opportunities for in-person team sprints twice a year.
- Annual leave, maternity and paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Opportunities to travel to new locations to meet colleagues and access travel upgrades for long-haul company events.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global shift to open source, known for publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value diversity, creating a better work environment and products.
