Data Engineer - Alation Company Hidden Retail Cincinnati, OH Contract-to-Hire De

Agility Partners is seeking a qualified Data Engineer to fill an open position with a leading grocer in the Cincinnati area. As a Data Engineer, you will be accountable for developing and delivering technological solutions that align with the business goals. You will analyze, design, and develop enterprise data and information architecture, emphasizing data as a valuable asset.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to and validate the technical aspects of the Data Catalog Roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Configure and customize the data catalog platform, such as Alation, to accurately represent our organization's data landscape, making it a valuable resource for data users.Implement and maintain permissions in Alation, ensuring that the Data Catalog is used in accordance with data access policies and security protocols.Take ownership of data source-specific configurations in Alation, and delegate specific actions to Data Source Administrators, overseeing their work to maintain consistency and accuracy.Set up and manage authentication mechanisms, user accounts, groups, and other relevant security components to safeguard data access and maintain compliance.Write, maintain, and execute Security Plans, IT Playbooks, Support Plans, and Data Access Policies to ensure the reliable and secure operation of the Data Catalog.Assign specific tasks and responsibilities to other members of the technical team, ensuring efficient collaboration and workload distribution.Work closely with the product management team to prioritize data source requirements and project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.Collaborate with product management to define operational standards and procedures for the data catalog, promoting consistency and best practices.Benefits and Perks

Reasons to Love It:If you have experience in an agile environment and a passion for using servant leadership to deliver amazing solutions, apply to be a part of our innovative culture built on the foundation of generations of success.100% Remote workWorking for an organization that focuses on company culture, inclusion and diversity50% medical coverage for you and your entire family, short/long term disability and life insurance options401(k)Life InsuranceThe Ideal Candidate

Qualifications: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.Strong previous experience working with Alation or any other leading data catalog platform, showcasing proficiency in configuring and customizing such tools.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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr