Data EngineeringFull-timeHybrid

Data Governance Specialist

Define and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards across the enterprise data ecosystem at APPIT Software in London.

London, UK

Full-time

Data Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures aligned with GDPR and UK data regulations
Manage data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking using tools like Collibra or Alation
Define and enforce data classification, sensitivity labeling, and access control policies across data platforms
Lead data quality initiatives including profiling, cleansing rules, and data quality scorecards
Collaborate with engineering, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data privacy and regulatory adherence
Establish data stewardship programs and train business data owners on governance best practices

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data discipline
Deep understanding of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and data privacy regulations
Hands-on experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Apache Atlas, or Informatica)
Knowledge of data quality frameworks, master data management, and reference data standards
Strong understanding of data architecture concepts including data warehousing, data lakes, and cloud platforms
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for driving governance adoption

Nice to Have

DAMA CDMP certification or equivalent data governance credential
Experience with PII detection and automated data classification tools
Familiarity with data mesh principles and federated governance models

Skills

Data GovernanceGDPRCollibraData CatalogingSQLData QualityMetadata Management

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Data EngineeringHybrid

Data Governance Specialist

Define and enforce data governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards across the enterprise data ecosystem at APPIT Software in London.

London, UK

Full-time

Data Engineering

Responsibilities

Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures aligned with GDPR and UK data regulations
Manage data cataloging, metadata management, and lineage tracking using tools like Collibra or Alation
Define and enforce data classification, sensitivity labeling, and access control policies across data platforms
Lead data quality initiatives including profiling, cleansing rules, and data quality scorecards
Collaborate with engineering, legal, and compliance teams to ensure data privacy and regulatory adherence
Establish data stewardship programs and train business data owners on governance best practices

Requirements

5-8 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related data discipline
Deep understanding of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and data privacy regulations
Hands-on experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, Apache Atlas, or Informatica)
Knowledge of data quality frameworks, master data management, and reference data standards
Strong understanding of data architecture concepts including data warehousing, data lakes, and cloud platforms
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for driving governance adoption

Nice to Have

DAMA CDMP certification or equivalent data governance credential
Experience with PII detection and automated data classification tools
Familiarity with data mesh principles and federated governance models

Skills

Data GovernanceGDPRCollibraData CatalogingSQLData QualityMetadata Management

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