Data Governance Specialist / Senior Specialist

Description :

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications :

• 7+ years of experience in data governance, data management, security, or a similar role.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field is typically required.
• Hands-on experience with policy-as-code and Open Policy Agent (OPA), including authoring and testing policies (e.g., Rego) and integrating them into CI / CD (required).
• Experience administering or implementing data governance / catalog tools such as Atlan or Collibra (required). Experience with Purview or Alation is an asset.
• Deep understanding of metadata and lineage concepts, access control models (RBAC / ABAC), and regulatory considerations (e.g., PII handling, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Proficiency in SQL, Git Hub, Python, SQL Server and experience with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Sigma.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) and data transformation tools (e.g., dbt).
• Exposure to GenAI tools and prompt-based automation for governance documentation and workflows.
• Ability to build and interpret governance dashboards and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with agile work environments and scrum ceremonies.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve governance issues and align on standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Key Requirements & Responsibilities :

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