Lead Alation Developer – Data Governance & Data Catalog
Pune City, Maharashtra, India
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Job Title: Lead Alation Developer – Data Governance & Data Catalog Experience Level: 8–14 Years Location: Hyderabad / Pune Qualification: BTech/MTech/MCA Mode of Work: Hybrid We are looking for an experienced Lead Alation Developer to lead the implementation, configuration, integration, and administration of Alation Data Catalog for a large global enterprise. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Alation, Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Cataloging, Data Lineage, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship, along with experience working with modern cloud data platforms. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, configuration, development, and administration of Alation Data Catalog. Configure data sources, metadata ingestion, custom fields, templates, tags, policies, and governance workflows. Implement and maintain data lineage, business glossary, data dictionary, data classification, and data stewardship capabilities. Integrate Alation with enterprise data platforms and automate metadata onboarding. Develop integrations using Alation APIs, REST APIs, SQL, and Python. Monitor and troubleshoot metadata ingestion, crawler jobs, integrations, and catalog issues. Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Architects, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders. Define and implement data governance and data quality standards. Lead/mentor Alation developers and provide technical guidance. Participate in solution design, technical discussions, and stakeholder presentations. Requirements 8–14 years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Engineering, or related areas. Strong hands-on experience with Alation Data Catalog. Experience in Alation implementation, configuration, administration, and integrations. Strong understanding of Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship. Strong SQL skills and experience with Python/scripting. Experience with REST APIs and Alation APIs. Experience working with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, or other modern data platforms. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading or mentoring technical teams. Benefits Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Health insurance of INR 5.0 Lakhs for you and your family (up to 6 members), ensuring complete peace of mind. Robust Protection Plans: Group Personal Accident Insurance and Group Term Life Insurance to safeguard you and your loved ones. Retirement Benefits: PF and Gratuity provided as per standard government regulations. Flexible Work Options: Enjoy hybrid work arrangements & flexible working hours Generous Leave Policy: 21 days of annual leave, in addition to 10 company-declared holidays. Employee Well-being Spaces: Access to a dedicated break-out area with round-the-clock refreshments for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Job Title: Lead Alation Developer – Data Governance & Data Catalog Experience Level: 8–14 Years Location: Hyderabad / Pune Qualification: BTech/MTech/MCA Mode of Work: Hybrid We are looking for an experienced Lead Alation Developer to lead the implementation, configuration, integration, and administration of Alation Data Catalog for a large global enterprise. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Alation, Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Cataloging, Data Lineage, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship, along with experience working with modern cloud data platforms. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, configuration, development, and administration of Alation Data Catalog. Configure data sources, metadata ingestion, custom fields, templates, tags, policies, and governance workflows. Implement and maintain data lineage, business glossary, data dictionary, data classification, and data stewardship capabilities. Integrate Alation with enterprise data platforms and automate metadata onboarding. Develop integrations using Alation APIs, REST APIs, SQL, and Python. Monitor and troubleshoot metadata ingestion, crawler jobs, integrations, and catalog issues. Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Architects, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders. Define and implement data governance and data quality standards. Lead/mentor Alation developers and provide technical guidance. Participate in solution design, technical discussions, and stakeholder presentations. Requirements 8–14 years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Engineering, or related areas. Strong hands-on experience with Alation Data Catalog. Experience in Alation implementation, configuration, administration, and integrations. Strong understanding of Data Governance, Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Data Quality, and Data Stewardship. Strong SQL skills and experience with Python/scripting. Experience with REST APIs and Alation APIs. Experience working with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, or other modern data platforms. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading or mentoring technical teams. Benefits Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Health insurance of INR 5.0 Lakhs for you and your family (up to 6 members), ensuring complete peace of mind. Robust Protection Plans: Group Personal Accident Insurance and Group Term Life Insurance to safeguard you and your loved ones. Retirement Benefits: PF and Gratuity provided as per standard government regulations. Flexible Work Options: Enjoy hybrid work arrangements & flexible working hours Generous Leave Policy: 21 days of annual leave, in addition to 10 company-declared holidays. Employee Well-being Spaces: Access to a dedicated break-out area with round-the-clock refreshments for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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