Lead engineer - data governance

Job Description: Data Governance Engineer

Location: Mahindra Research Valley (MRV), Chennai

Experience: 5 to 8 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Governance Engineer to establish, implement, and sustain enterprise-wide data governance frameworks across business and engineering functions. The role will focus on improving data quality, metadata management, data lineage, security, compliance, and governance automation to enable trusted and reliable data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Data Governance Framework

Define and implement data governance policies, standards, processes, and controls across the data lifecycle. Establish governance operating models, roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to enforce governance practices.

Data Quality Management

Define data quality standards, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms. Drive data quality improvement initiatives and remediation programs. Work with data owners and stewards to ensure consistent data quality across domains.

Metadata & Data Catalog Management

Implement and maintain enterprise metadata repositories and data catalog solutions. Establish data lineage and traceability across source systems, data platforms, and reporting layers. Ensure accurate documentation and classification of enterprise data assets.

Data Security & Compliance

Define data classification frameworks and access control mechanisms. Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and privacy requirements. Support secure data sharing and retention policies.

Data Product Governance

Define governance standards for data products covering ownership, quality, lineage, usability, and security. Establish certification and review processes for business-critical data products.

Governance Technology & Automation

Implement governance controls within data platforms and engineering solutions. Drive automation of governance processes using modern data governance tools. Monitor governance adoption and compliance through dashboards and reporting.

Required Skills

Strong understanding of Data Governance, Data Management, and Data Quality frameworks. Hands-on experience with Metadata Management and Data Catalog tools (Collibra, Alation, Microsoft Purview, Informatica, etc.). Knowledge of Data Lineage, Master Data Management (MDM), and Data Stewardship concepts. Experience in Data Security, Privacy, Access Management, and Compliance. Familiarity with Cloud Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Strong SQL and data analysis skills. Experience in governance implementation within large-scale enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field. Certifications in Data Governance, DAMA, CDMP, Azure Data Governance, or equivalent are preferred. Experience working in Automotive, Manufacturing, Mobility, or Engineering organizations is an added advantage.

Competencies

Stakeholder Management Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Communication & Influencing Skills Continuous Improvement Mindset Cross-functional Collaboration