Principal IT Engineer – Data Governance

Summary

Join Pathward as a Principal Data Governance Engineer and contribute to our mission of creating financial inclusion. You will support data governance efforts through automation, maintain our Enterprise Data Catalog, act as a Data Steward, and collaborate with various teams. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong data governance knowledge, experience with data quality and catalog tools (Ataccama preferred), and excellent communication skills. We offer a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, and paid time off. Pathward is a hybrid, remote-office company with locations across the US. We encourage applications from diverse candidates, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or an equivalent program is required
• Solid understanding of core Enterprise Data Catalog capabilities and activities, including administration of the platform
• Strong knowledge of the core Data Governance related Knowledge Areas as defined by the Data Management Body of Knowledge (Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, Data Security)
• Experience identifying and resolving Data Quality concerns through root cause analysis and the implementation of data quality rules
• Competent development of reporting and analytics through Power BI and/or ThoughtSpot
• Experience with Power Automate, Forms, and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional discussions with business and technical leaders
• Ability to translate KPIs into meaningful stories that motivate business and technical team members
• 3 – 5 years of experience in Data Management and Data Governance
• At least 3 years practical experience working with and administering Enterprise Data Catalogs and Data Quality tools
• At least 3 years practical experience facilitating Data Governance fact-finding and decision-making conversations resulting in concrete decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders at multiple levels
• Proficiency in both written and verbal communication, as well as creating impactful visualizations, engaging step-by-step guides, and formalized work procedures
• Proven experience translating complex data governance concepts into clear, concise language for diverse audiences
• Excellent collaboration skills working in a distributed team setting
• Demonstrate self-initiative to learn and contribute
• Willingness to contribute towards a common goal, fostering a cooperative work environment
• Ability to influence stakeholders by presenting alternate viewpoints, acting as a mentor and coach for technical and business team members through the implementation of data governance tools and processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and support required data governance processes using tools such as MS Power BI, Power Automate, Forms, APIs, Snowflake, ThoughtSpot, and Pathward’s Enterprise Data Catalog (Ataccama)
• Collaborate with Pathward’s Engineering and Architecture teams to ensure that Pathward’s data assets are protected throughout the data lifecycle
• Support Enterprise Information Management’s deployment of its Snowflake-based Enterprise Data Platform by implementing well-managed and well-governed data assets
• Update business process and tool-related documentation ensuring that everyone understands how to deliver Data Governance outcomes
• Maintain connections and integrations required by Pathward’s Enterprise Data Catalog, enabling ongoing profiling scans for data warehouses and file feeds
• Lead collaboration sessions with business and technical subject matter experts to curate glossary entries, capture details of reports and analytics, document data domains, and manage data quality rules
• Function as an Enterprise Data Steward by managing common core data and reference domains
• Analyze Data Governance related KPIs to identify risks and opportunities
• Leverage Pathward’s Enterprise Data Catalog (Ataccama) to provide requested insight into how, when, and where the company uses Data assets
• Facilitate and perform root cause analysis on Data Quality Issues, coordinating engineering and process related resolutions
• Mature Pathward’s Data Governance program by providing feedback, suggestions, and support

Preferred Qualifications

• Some exposure to APIs is preferred
• CDMP preferred
• Exposure to Ataccama is preferred
• Direct experience defining and implementing data privacy preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Annual performance-based incentive opportunity