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Robert Half Data Governance & Data Quality Platform Engineer in Houston, Texas
Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a Data Governance & Data Quality Platform Engineer to own the technical administration, integration, and optimization of enterprise data governance and data quality platforms (e.g., Atlan, Monte Carlo). This role ensures governance and quality tools are scalable, securely integrated into the enterprise data ecosystem, and maintained for high availability and performance.
The ideal candidate brings strong platform engineering skills, experience automating data quality and metadata workflows, and a solid understanding of governance, compliance, and modern data architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Engineering & Administration
Configure and maintain data governance platforms for metadata management, data lineage, and governance workflows
Configure data quality tools for profiling, rule creation, and monitoring dashboards
Manage platform security, including user roles, authentication, SSO, RBAC, and access controls
e2. Integration & Automation
Develop and maintain integrations across data sources, databases, data lakes, and BI tools
Automate metadata ingestion and data quality checks using APIs, Python scripts, or ETL frameworks
Configure and maintain connectors for analytics and reporting platforms
- Performance, Reliability & Monitoring
Monitor platform health and optimize performance and scalability
Apply upgrades, patches, and troubleshoot technical issues
Implement logging, alerting, and proactive monitoring for governance and data quality environments
a4. Technical Support & Issue Resolution
Provide Tier 3 support for platform‑related incidents and escalations
Debug integration failures and resolve configuration conflicts
Collaborate with vendors for advanced troubleshooting and roadmap alignment
r5. Security, Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure platforms comply with data privacy and security standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Implement encryption, audit logging, and access controls
Support compliance reporting and risk assessments using governance and data quality metrics
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
Hands‑on experience administering data governance and data quality platforms (e.g., Atlan, Monte Carlo, DQ tools), including API‑based integrations
Strong understanding of data catalogs, data lineage, and metadata management
Solid knowledge of data governance principles and data quality frameworks
Familiarity with Data Mesh concepts and decentralized data ownership models
Experience building data products and supporting orchestration workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in modern cloud or hybrid data environments
Familiarity with BI and analytics platforms and their metadata integrations
Strong scripting or automation experience (Python preferred)
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and cross‑functional communication skills
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