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Advanced Data Engineer ( Alation) - Hybrid in Specific cities. Please see JD

Matlen Silver, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208


Job Title:

Advanced Data Engineer (Alation)

Duration:

6 months with possible extension or contract to hire

Location:

Hybrid in Cincinnati, OH or Charlotte, NC or Portland, OR or Boca Raton, FL or Chicago, IL or San Jose, CA

Required Pay Scale:

$80 - $4/hr

Job Summary:

Our direct client is looking for an Advanced Data Engineer for the Data Discoverability team who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the ongoing success and integrity of the data catalog platform. The candidate will collaborate with a team of experts to maintain data source configurations, implement security measures, and resolve operational and data quality issues. The role will contribute to the technical curation of the Data Catalog Roadmap and ensure the optimal representation of the data landscape within the catalog.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong previous experience working with

Alation or any other leading data catalog platform, showcasing proficiency in configuring and customizing such tools.

2+ years of

direct experience in managing and curating data catalogs, with a proven track record of technical expertise.

2+ years of experience working closely with data stewardship principles and practices, demonstrating a strong understanding of

data governance and stewardship concepts.

Experience with

Cloud Platforms, including Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), Unity Catalog, Databricks, and Azure Synapse, with a strong understanding of metadata management, security principles, and fundamental cloud concepts.

Expertise with

Python and SQL for querying and managing databases for data storage and retrieval.

Strong experience in

network administration, with a solid foundation in managing data access and security in a networked environment.

Proficiency

integrating data catalog processes, customizing configurations, implementing connectors, and creating data processing scripts.

Familiarity with other

data catalog solutions in addition to Alation, highlighting versatility and adaptability in managing various cataloging technologies.

Support, maintain, and document software functionality, best practices, standards, and processes.

Demonstrable critical thinking.

Experience with an E-commerce or multi-channel retail environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Be passionate about

Metadata and Databases!

Nice to Haves

Relevant certifications in data management, data governance, or related fields are a plus.

Knowledge with Databricks or Jupyter Notebooks for data engineering, data preparation, collaborative data analytics, data analysis and documentation a plus.

Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI or other data visualization and reporting tools is a plus.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600

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