Job Description
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.
Job Title: Data Catalog/ Alation Engineer
Location: Hybrid-Cincinnati, OH OR Charlotte, NC, OR Boca Raton, FL and Chicago, IL
Duration: 6 months (Possibility to Extend)/ CTH
Pay Rate: $70-$80/hr. on W2
Job ID: 23-02117
Top Skill: Data Catalog, Alation
Job Description:
• 2+ years of direct experience in managing and curating data catalogs, with a proven track record of technical expertise.
• Must have Alation and Data Cataloging experience.
• 2+ years of experience working closely with data stewardship principles and practices, demonstrating a strong understanding of data governance and stewardship concepts.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms, including Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Unity Catalog, Databricks, and Azure Synapse, with a strong understanding of metadata management, security principles, and fundamental cloud concepts.
• Expertise with Python and SQL for querying and managing databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Strong experience in network administration, with a solid foundation in managing data access and security in a networked environment.
• Strong previous experience working with Alation or any other leading data catalog platform, showcasing proficiency in configuring and customizing such tools.
• Proficiency integrating data catalog processes, customizing configurations, implementing connectors, and creating data processing scripts.
• Familiarity with other data catalog solutions in addition to Alation, highlighting versatility and adaptability in managing various cataloging technologies.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality, best practices, standards, and processes.
• Demonstrable critical thinking.
• Experience with an E-commerce or multi-channel retail environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to and validate the technical aspects of the Data Catalog Roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Configure and customize the data catalog platform, such as Alation, to accurately represent our organization's data landscape, making it a valuable resource for data users.
• Implement and maintain permissions in Alation, ensuring that the Data Catalog is used in accordance with data access policies and security protocols.
• Take ownership of data source-specific configurations in Alation, and delegate specific actions to Data Source Administrators, overseeing their work to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• Set up and manage authentication mechanisms, user accounts, groups, and other relevant security components to safeguard data access and maintain compliance.
• Write, maintain, and execute Security Plans, IT Playbooks, Support Plans, and Data Access Policies to ensure the reliable and secure operation of the Data Catalog.
• Assign specific tasks and responsibilities to other members of the technical team, ensuring efficient collaboration and workload distribution.
• Work closely with the product management team to prioritize data source requirements and project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with product management to define operational standards and procedures for the data catalog, promoting consistency and best practices.
• Plan and coordinate the ingestion of new or updated Business Intelligence (BI) and data sources, ensuring seamless integration into the catalog.
• Work with product management to define the settings and repeatable patterns for configuring new data sources and managing access permissions.
• Coordinate with all data management and IT organizations as required, including compliance and governance organizations, to ensure cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with the Data Discoverability team to discuss the status of data discoverability initiatives and identify both technical and non-technical issues that may arise.
• Report on operational service level agreements (SLAs) and support performance, providing transparency and accountability.
• Investigate and resolve escalated technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to data users.
• Delegate the investigation and resolution of issues to the technical team and Data Source Administrators as appropriate, fostering a collaborative problem-solving approach.
• Participate in IT-related communication planning and execution, ensuring that relevant stakeholders are informed of important developments.
• Plan and participate in training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members and data source administrators.
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Location: Blue Ash, OH
Posted: Sept. 19, 2024, 11:34 p.m.
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