Data Domain Governance/Data Governance

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Data Governance Consultant / Architect

Position type: Full-time, Contract
Duration: 12 months (with high possibilities of extension)
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote)

As a Data Governance Consultant / Architect, you will:

Description:
1) Strategy & Architecture Leadership

• Define a multi-year data platform strategy and roadmap (cloud-native, Lakehouse, streaming/event-driven, open table formats) balancing short-term delivery with long-term modernization.
• Convert architecture principles into actionable guidance for teams; ensure plans are cost-aware, feasible, and credible.

2) Emerging Technology & AI/ML Innovation

• Monitor and assess new technologies for data and analytics (e.g., distributed query engines, graph databases, NoSQL, Oracle 23AI, Lakehouse architectures).
• Evaluate AI/ML use cases for scalability, risk, and business value; advise on platforms, MLOps, and integration patterns.

3) PoC to Scale & Value Realization

• Sponsor proofs of concept with delivery teams; set success criteria and engineering standards.
• Scale validated patterns into reusable accelerators and templates; measure ROI to guide prioritization.

4) Platform Modernization & Alignment

• Drive migration from legacy warehouses to cloud-ready Lakehouse platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake) with secure, cost-efficient services.
• Collaborate with Platform ART, CTI, and System Teams to optimize performance, resilience, and cost (FinOps).

5) Data Storage, Processing & Integration Patterns

• Provide expertise in relational/NoSQL databases, open table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake), streaming (Kafka), and event-driven architectures.
• Define reusable patterns for batch, streaming, APIs, and data services; advocate data mesh principles where suitable.

6) Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Align with enterprise data strategy, governance, and approved tools (e.g., Collibra, SALT, Informatica).
• Embed responsible AI, model risk controls, lineage standards, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, conduct risk) in solutions.

7) Enablement, Data Literacy & Adoption

• Lead data literacy programs, training, and communities of practice to foster adoption of AI and modern engineering.
• Promote best practices for BI tools (ThoughtSpot, MicroStrategy, Tableau) to accelerate insights.

8) Stakeholder Management & Consulting

• Serve as trusted advisor to business, tech, and compliance teams-communicating strategic impact and cost/benefit.
• Partner with Product Owners and Agile Release Trains to integrate platform strategy, AI innovation, and modernization into delivery workflows.

The ideal candidate will have: <Data Modeling, Data Governance, Metadata, Lineage, Data Quality, Risk & Compliance.>

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in data engineering/architecture across cloud or hybrid environments, with measurable impact on modernization, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Hands on expertise with cloud native Lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Snowflake), streaming (Kafka), ETL/ELT (Informatica), BI (MicroStrategy, Tableau, ThoughtSpot), and relational databases.
• Programming proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering, automation, and AI/ML pipelines.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts, platform choices, model lifecycle/MLOps, and integration into enterprise data platforms.
• Knowledge of metadata, lineage, data quality, and governance tooling (Collibra DQ, SALT, Informatica EDC).
• Familiarity with distributed query engines (Starburst), graph databases (TigerGraph), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB), open table formats (Iceberg, Delta Lake), and data mesh principles.
• Proven ability to translate architecture principles into pragmatic delivery patterns; influence platform decisions and align solutions with business priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills across business, technology, and risk/compliance teams; able to articulate ROI and strategic impact to senior leadership.
• Experience operating within Agile/SAFe environments (e.g., collaboration with ARTs, System Teams).

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!
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Thank you!

Shivam Mishra
218-288-1503
Shivam.mishra@innovasolutions.com

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $47 - $47 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

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