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Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. Sr Data Governance Engineer in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Sr Data Engineer
Job Description:
INNOVATE without boundaries!
At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide support to your business unit.
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Your Role on Our Team:
The Sr Data Governance Engineer will be responsible for managing and optimizing the Unity Catalog in Databricks for our company. This role will oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our data governance framework within the Databricks environment. Key responsibilities include organizing and structuring data assets, managing access controls and permissions, ensuring data lineage and metadata management, and implementing data quality and security measures. The specialist will collaborate closely with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to establish best practices for data management, enforce compliance policies, and enable secure and efficient data sharing across the organization. They will also play a crucial role in data discovery, cataloging, and the overall enhancement of our data ecosystem's visibility and usability through the effective utilization of Unity Catalog's features.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
Implement and maintain the Unity Catalog structure, including creating and organizing catalogs, schemas, and tables to ensure efficient data management and governance.
Manage access controls and permissions, utilizing Unity Catalog's comprehensive access control model to grant or revoke privileges for users, groups, and service principals.
Configure and manage external locations and storage credentials, enabling secure access to data sources in external storage systems like Azure Blob Storage.
Implement data security measures, including row and column-level security using dynamic views, to ensure users only access authorized data subsets
Oversee data lineage tracking and auditing capabilities provided by Unity Catalog, enhancing data governance and compliance efforts
Collaborate with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to establish best practices for data management, enforce compliance policies, and enable secure data sharing across the organization
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Extensive experience with Databricks and its ecosystem, including a deep understanding of Delta Lake, Spark, and data lakehouse architecture.
Strong knowledge of data governance principles, practices, and frameworks, with a focus on implementing these in cloud-based environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Azure, given Databricks' strong integration), including understanding of cloud storage systems and identity management.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams and explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Scala).
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
Advanced proficiency in Databricks Unity Catalog architecture, including deep understanding of its three-level namespace (metastore, catalog, schema)
Strong expertise in cloud security and access control mechanisms, with ability to implement fine-grained permissions and governance strategies
Comprehensive knowledge of data engineering principles, including experience with Delta Lake, PySpark, and SQL programming
Proven ability to configure and manage compute resources compatible with Unity Catalog, understanding access modes and security requirements
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, and effectively communicate with others in the workplace
Sitting for prolonged periods of time
Prolonged exposure to computer screens
Repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, machinery, hand tools and/or power tools
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
May require wearing personal protective equipment which includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection
May work in laboratories and/or controlled, enclosed, restricted areas
Noise levels range from moderate to loud
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
May require travel dependent on company needs
We provide these great perks and benefits:
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits) .
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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