Data Governance Engineer

  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid

Job Description:

About Us
At SILVARE, we're a dynamic team achieving remarkable results. We've built a reputation for delivering fast, impactful results that keep our clients coming back, many of whom are some of the biggest names in tech.

What Μakes Us Different
We're easy to talk to, we get straight to the point and we're all about making things happen. We're proud of the strong relationships we build, both with our team and our clients. We believe in keeping our people happy, whether it's through improving benefits, having open conversations about their projects or just being there when they need us. It's a supportive environment and culture that helps both us and our people thrive. If you're ready to work on exciting projects, grow alongside industry leaders and make a real impact, we'd love to have you join us at SILVARE.

Role Overview
We are looking for a Data Governance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing, monitoring, and enforcing data governance policies and standards. You will collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure data quality, compliance, and effective data management across the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Metadata & Data Lineage: Integrate Looker’s semantic layer and report lineage with Collibra, automate metadata harvesting, and maintain report catalogues, ownership, and lineage documentation.
  • Data Quality: Design and implement data quality controls, monitoring rules, and reconciliation dashboards across data platforms.
  • Metadata Management: Collect and validate business and technical metadata with data stewards, custodians, and D&A/CDI teams, including reverse engineering of legacy systems.
  • Data Privacy & GDPR: Support anonymization/deanonymization processes, retention policies, PII governance, and secure access to data across Marketplace and Looker.
  • Marketplace Governance: Support Marketplace implementation and automate governance activities, including onboarding approvals, report ownership changes, archival, and expiration controls.
  • Governance Automation: Develop automated processes for metadata synchronization, lineage updates, data quality monitoring, and governance workflows.


What You'll Bring

  • 3+ years of experience in data governance, data engineering, or data management.
  • Strong knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and governance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with GCP, SQL, and data integration or ETL/ELT processes.
  • Familiarity with Collibra, Looker, and data cataloguing solutions.
  • Understanding of GDPR, data privacy, access management, and retention policies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.


Nice to Haves

  • Experience with Python, data quality automation, and data observability tools.
  • Knowledge of MDM, data stewardship, and business glossaries.
  • Experience with BigQuery, dbt, Databricks, or other cloud data platforms.
  • Familiarity with BI platforms, data security frameworks, and governance workflow automation.


How We Support Your Growth

  • Lunch Is On Us: Monthly allowance for your favorite meals.
  • Health First: Private health & life insurance for peace of mind.
  • Set Up For Success: The right tools to stay connected and perform your best.
  • Curiosity Never Retires: Access to Udemy for unlimited learning.
  • Career Rocket Fuel: Coaching and mentorship programs tailored to your goals.
  • Work With The Best: Collaborate with industry-leading clients.
  • Celebrate Diversity: Be part of a team that values every perspective.
  • Performance Pays Off: Annual discretionary bonus based on yearly contributions.
  • Social Responsibility: Give back through volunteering and sustainability.


Excited to Make an Impact? Apply today and be part of what we're building together

At SILVARE, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Last but not least, we remain fully committed to protecting your privacy. Our operations align strictly with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Any personal data provided within this application is processed and stored in full accordance with applicable data protection laws, utilized solely to evaluate your candidacy for recruitment purposes.