Vertex is seeking an experienced technology lead to contribute to, maintain, and implement the standards, platforms and applications that enable data governance (DG) across the enterprise.
Requirements
- Proven full stack engineering experience (Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Angular, Node) developing data governance integrations and solutions.
- Proven expertise in Collibra Data Intelligence Platform (integration, APIs, workflows).
- Experience building a data consumer focused data marketplace.
- Strong background in data governance and metadata management practices.
- Strong knowledge of modern technologies like cloud computing, cybersecurity, data services and data platforms like AWS, Snowflake and Databricks.
- Proficiency in RESTful API design, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong agile tool (Jira, BitBucket and Confluence) skillset.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the DG platforms currently in place at Vertex and manage the platform strategy and roadmaps aligned to business needs. (Catalog, Marketplace, Integrations, Workflows)
- Define platform architecture and strategy for metadata integration with data sources (lakes, warehouses, MDM, services) and analytics environments (BI, reporting, AI/ML), including lineage.
- Develop and execute DG capability and technology roadmaps focused on delivering for Vertex business priorities across new DG demands.
- Implement, support, and maintain the technology platforms and software solutions to support DG needs across multiple domains.
- Establish standards, best practices, and policies for metadata management, data cataloging, and data marketplace enablement that are optimized to reduce manual curation.
- Provide training, documentation, and change management to drive adoption of DG tools across business units.
- Ensure that DG capabilities stay ahead of new technical (i.e. AI) or regulatory demands.
Other
- Bachelor's degree required (preferably in technology discipline).
- 5+ years’ experience in full stack development and Data Governance platforms preferably in the life sciences and/or other highly regulated industry
- Excellent analysis, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strong written/oral communication and presentation skills.
- Prior experience running IT managed services or outsourced/offshore teams.
