Senior Data Engineer

Avantor is searching for a talented and passionate Lead Data Catalog (Alation) Engineer to join our growing data team!
In this role, you will play a critical role in building and maintaining a robust data catalog using Alation. You will collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure our data is discoverable, trusted, and understood by everyone in the organization.

About the Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain data catalogs, lineages, glossaries, and business definitions within Alation.
• Design and maintain integrations with other data storages (S3, Snowflake) and BI/Analytical tools (PowerBI, Qlikview)
• Collaborate and lead data engineers and subject matter experts to ensure accurate and comprehensive data representation in the Alation catalog.
• Troubleshooting Alation issues
• Implement and enforce data governance best practices within Alation to promote data quality and consistency.
• Configure Alation connectors to automate data ingestion and updates from various data sources.
• Architect, develop and maintain custom workflows and automations within Alation to streamline data catalog management processes.
• Create user guides, tutorials, and training materials to promote Alation adoption among business users.
• Analyze user behavior and usage patterns within Alation to identify areas for improvement and optimize the user experience.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest features and functionalities of Alation and advocate for continuous improvement.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate with other developers to maintain a high-quality Alation configuration.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand their data discovery needs and translate them into actionable configurations within Alation.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Pune/Coimbatore office.

If you are passionate about data governance and enabling data-driven decision making – let’s talk!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Team:

The Avantor data team partners with Avantor leadership teams to drive data-driven decision making. We empower leadership by providing a trusted and discoverable data landscape through a well-maintained Alation catalog.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of experience working in Data projects, 5+ years of experience working with data governance and data cataloging tools.
• Experience with SQL and familiarity with data warehousing concepts (dimensional modeling) is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.
• Experience with data modeling and metadata management concepts.
• Proficiency in working with cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Shell) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Alation or similar data cataloging tools.
• Experience with data governance frameworks (Patalon, Collibra Governance Cloud).
• Experience with API integrations and data automation tools.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

How to thrive and create an impact:

• Data Governance Expertise: Design and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy leveraging Alation.
• Collaboration and Communication: Foster a collaborative environment to ensure data owners and stakeholders actively contribute to the Alation catalog.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in data governance and Alation functionalities.
• User Advocacy: Champion Alation adoption and educate users on how to effectively leverage the platform for data discovery.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Analyze data discovery challenges and develop solutions using Alation configurations and automations.

Join our team and help us build a trusted data foundation for the entire organization!

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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