Data Catalog Engineer

Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamThe workday Data Platform Engineering & Support Organization in Business Technology needs a Data Catalog Engineer. You will lead enterprise data governance and core data management initiatives to lay the foundation of our enterprise data intelligence platform.We use leading modern cloud platforms on AWS, Data Bricks technologies like Spark, Airflow, and Kafka including Reltio, Tableau, Snap Logic, and Collibra, Acceldata.About the RoleWe are looking for a Data Catalog Engineer who will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, policies, and procedures for managing, controlling, and analyzing enterprise data assets. You'll be responsible for ensuring that data is compliant with applicable laws and regulations, while also optimizing the use of data for business decisions. You'll work closely with other teams to identify and resolve data related issues and develop solutions to improve its usage.ResponsibilitiesDevelop data governance metrics and KPIs to track data compliance and performance.Supervise data usage and provide mentorship on appropriate uses of data and audit data quality and usage.See opportunities to optimize data usage and develop solutions to enhance data utilization.Develop and maintain data dictionaries and data quality standards.Design and implement data security standards and policies.Troubleshoot data-related issues.Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the data governance program.Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.About YouBasic Qualifications6+ years of experience as a data engineer in a fast paced, dynamic environment.3+ years of experience with Collibra DIC, Collibra DQ, Acceldata or other SaaS data governance tools.Strong experience in developing metadata driven frameworks using Python and Java.Experience working with product owners in an agile environment to deliver scalable data products on scalable infrastructure.Experience in cloud technologies to process data using tools like Airflow, Spark, Fivetran, and Prophecy.Experience investigating relational databases and reviewing complex SQL queries that transform data into metrics and KPIs.Other QualificationsExperience with Data Governance and Data Quality initiatives and frameworks.Experience in drafting and leading data policies, business data processes and business glossaries.Experience inspiring change for data management including: product/program management, change management and change readiness, software development process methodologies, and data qualityStrong communication, engagement, and presentation experience in a dynamic, cross-functional organizationKnowledge of business processes, technical practices impacting governance and data quality is meaningfulExperience with metadata and reference data software packages / architectureOur Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!