Data Governance Engineer - Remote Position
About the Role
We are looking for a Data Governance Engineer to join our dynamic team at Kraken. As a Data Governance Engineer remote, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our data is discoverable, well-documented, auditable, and reliable across the organization. This position offers you the opportunity to work with a world-class team dedicated to accelerating the global adoption of crypto.
What You'll Do
- Support metadata and catalog initiatives, including column-level tagging, dataset documentation, and ownership attribution.
- Contribute to data lineage and governance practices, improving audit readiness and visibility across pipelines and products.
- Support and maintain Airflow DAGs, including simple pipeline changes, operational fixes, and automation tasks.
- Assist with CI/CD workflows related to data pipelines, deployments, and platform tooling.
- Help improve data pipeline reliability and consistency, partnering with senior engineers on enhancements and fixes.
- Contribute to the automation of reports and dashboards, enabling self-serve analytics for internal teams.
- Support the adoption of data governance standards across teams, including documentation, processes, and tooling.
- Assist internal stakeholders with ad-hoc data questions, process improvements, and platform-related enhancements.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in data governance, data engineering, analytics engineering, or a closely related technical role.
- Hands-on exposure to data governance concepts, including metadata management, data lineage, and data catalogs.
- Experience supporting or contributing to governance initiatives, such as documentation standards and data quality practices.
- Strong Python fundamentals for automation and governance-related tooling.
- Solid SQL skills for data discovery, validation, and audit support.
- Basic understanding of data pipelines and their workings.
- Familiarity with Airflow or workflow orchestration.
- A curious, problem-solving mindset and willingness to grow in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with dashboards or BI tools (e.g., Looker, QuickSight, Tableau).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
- Engagement with a global team of crypto experts.
- Support for continuous learning and education in the crypto space.
This Data Governance Engineer role at Kraken offers a unique opportunity to work remotely in a cutting-edge crypto environment. Enjoy competitive pay and a supportive team culture.
About Kraken
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Python and SQL, demonstrating the ability to build data pipelines and manage data governance frameworks effectively using tools like Apache Airflow for orchestration and automation.
Self-motivated and organized, thriving in a remote work environment while managing multiple projects and deadlines, ensuring that data lineage and documentation are consistently maintained.
Experience with data catalogs and metadata management, showcasing a strong analytical mindset to audit and enhance data reliability and discoverability across diverse datasets.
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