Data Analyst - Data Governance & Management

Job Title : Senior Data Management & Data Governance Analyst

Location : Pune, Maharashtra

Experience : 7+ Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Management & Data Governance Analyst with 7+ years of experience in data management, data governance, data quality, and analytics. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SQL, Python, SAS, ETL development, metadata management, data observability, and enterprise data governance practices. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring data quality, integrity, governance, and accessibility across the organization while supporting business and technical teams with data-driven insights and solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise data management and governance processes.

- Build and optimize ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and reporting.

- Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning strategies.

- Utilize Python for data analysis, automation, and ETL development.

- Perform statistical analysis and enterprise reporting using SAS.

- Establish and maintain data quality standards, controls, and monitoring frameworks.

- Support metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog initiatives.

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and implement data governance policies.

- Identify data quality issues and implement remediation strategies.

- Develop dashboards, reports, and data quality metrics for governance monitoring.

- Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Business Analysts, and Data Stewards.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and project execution activities.

- Ensure compliance with organizational data governance standards and regulatory requirements.

Required Technical Skills :

1. SQL :

- Advanced SQL development expertise.

- Complex query writing and optimization.

- Joins, Subqueries, CTEs, Window Functions.

- Query Performance Tuning.

- Data Validation and Reconciliation.

2. Python :

- Data Analysis and Data Processing.

- ETL Development and Automation.

- Data Transformation and Cleansing.

- Scripting and Workflow Automation.

- Experience with Pandas, NumPy, and related libraries is preferred.

3. SAS :

- Statistical Analysis.

- Enterprise Reporting.

- Data Manipulation and Validation.

- SAS Programming and Data Extraction.

4. ETL & Data Engineering :

- ETL Architecture Design.

- Data Pipeline Development.

- Data Integration and Transformation.

- Data Mapping and Validation.

- Batch and Scheduled Processing.

5. Data Governance & Data Management Expertise :

- Data Governance Frameworks.

- Data Stewardship.

- Data Quality Management.

- Metadata Management.

- Data Lineage.

- Master Data Management (MDM).

- Data Catalog Management.

- Data Compliance & Risk Management.

- Data Lifecycle Management.

Required Tool Experience :

1. Alation :

- Metadata Management.

- Data Catalog Administration.

- Data Lineage Analysis.

- Data Discovery.

- Business Glossary Management.

- Governance Workflow Support.

2. Bigeye :

- Data Observability.

- Data Quality Monitoring.

- Anomaly Detection.

- Data Reliability Monitoring.

- Root Cause Analysis.

- Automated Data Quality Checks.

3. Agile & Project Management Tools :

- Jira.

- Agile/Scrum Methodology.

- Sprint Planning & Tracking.

- User Story Management.

- Defect Tracking.

- Project Documentation.

Required Qualifications :

- 7+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Analytics roles.

- Strong expertise in SQL, Python, and SAS.

- Hands-on experience with Alation and Bigeye.

- Strong understanding of ETL architecture and data pipeline development.

- Experience implementing enterprise data governance initiatives.

- Knowledge of data quality frameworks and best practices.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Soft Skills & Behavioral Competencies :

- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

- Excellent problem-solving skills.

- High level of ownership and accountability.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication.

- Ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.

- Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with cloud-based data platforms.

- Exposure to Data Warehousing concepts.

- Knowledge of Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance standards.

- Certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Analytics are a plus.

- Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

- Master's Degree or relevant certifications will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies :

- Data Governance

- Data Quality Management

- Metadata Management

- SQL Development

- Python Programming

- SAS Analytics

- ETL Development

- Data Observability, Stakeholder Management, Agile Delivery.

Work Location : Pune, Maharashtra.

Candidates with strong expertise in Data Governance, SQL, Python, SAS, Alation, Bigeye, and ETL development are encouraged to apply.

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