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Data Governance Solution Architect (Alation)Responsibilities:- Design and architect end-to-end data governance solutions, focusing on the implementation of the Alation tool, to meet the organization\'s data governance objectives and requirements.- Collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, and IT teams to understand data governance needs and translate them into technical requirements, leveraging the capabilities of the Alation tool.- Develop data governance strategies, policies, and standards that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, leveraging the Alation tool\'s features and functionalities.- Implement and configure the Alation tool to support data governance initiatives, including data cataloging, data lineage, data quality monitoring, and metadata management.- Define and implement data governance workflows and processes within the Alation tool, ensuring efficient data governance operations across the organization.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the Alation tool with existing data systems and infrastructure, ensuring seamless data governance processes.- Conduct data profiling, data quality assessments, and data lineage analysis using the Alation tool to identify data issues and develop remediation strategies.- Provide guidance and support to business stakeholders, data stewards, and data owners on the effective use of the Alation tool for data governance activities.- Stay updated on the latest trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data governance and the Alation tool, and proactively recommend enhancements and improvements.- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the successful implementation, maintenance, and scalability of the Alation tool, including upgrades, patches, and configurations.Desired Skills and Abilities:- Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. A master\'s degree is preferred.- Proven experience as a Data Governance Solution Architect, Data Architect, or similar role, with hands-on experience implementing data governance solutions using the Alation tool.- Strong expertise in designing and implementing end-to-end data governance frameworks and solutions, leveraging the Alation tool.- In-depth knowledge of data governance principles, data management best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).- Proficiency in configuring and customizing the Alation tool, including data cataloging, data lineage, data quality, and metadata management features.- Experience in data profiling, data quality assessment, and data lineage analysis using the Alation tool or similar data governance platforms.- Familiarity with data integration, data modeling, and data architecture concepts.- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a keen attention to detail.- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.- Professional certifications in data governance, such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), DAMA-CDMP (Data Management Association Certified Data Management Professional), or similar certifications, are a plus.- Basic experience with REST APIs, Java, Python, JSON, XML, and SOAP- Good Understanding of Master Data Management, Data Integration and SQL Skills- Exposure to dimensional data modeling, Data Vault Modeling, ETL, ELT and data warehousing methodologies.- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with a wide range of audiences and maintain interpersonal relationships.- Ability to work within time constraints and manage multiple tasks against critical deadlines.- Ability to perform problem solving and apply critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning to identify solutions.- Certifications from Alation are desired

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