Join our team as a Senior Staff Engineer focused on Data Engineering, a pivotal role in building our data governance program from the ground up. This is a strategic, high-visibility position crucial for establishing robust data policies and controls. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of data management within the organization.

This role involves architecting and implementing foundational data governance elements, including deletion and retention policies, across multiple production environments. You will address the challenges of accumulated data and the absence of existing governance tooling, creating a secure and compliant data ecosystem.

Spearhead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data governance program, starting from its initial stages. Design and enforce data retention and deletion policies to manage data lifecycle effectively. Oversee the governance of legacy SQL Server environments, addressing accumulated data and lack of lifecycle controls. Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and business leadership to influence and align on data governance strategies. Develop clear and concise policy, standards, and governance documentation.

Possess over 10-12 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information management. Demonstrate a proven track record of establishing governance programs from scratch, ideally within regulated financial services. Exhibit specific expertise in data retention, deletion policy design, and data lifecycle management. Showcase deep knowledge of industry frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM. Possess strong understanding of regulatory data requirements, including PCI DSS, GDPR, and FCA. Experience managing legacy SQL Server estates with substantial data volumes is essential. Familiarity with data platforms such as Redshift, DBT, and DynamoDB in a governance context is required. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills are vital.