Data Governance Analyst - Data Catalog & Lineage

Title: Data Governance Analyst - Data Catalog & Lineage

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction:

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Data Governance Analyst with proven experience in data cataloging, lineage configuration, and the implementation of metadata-driven governance solutions. The ideal candidate will support enterprise data governance initiatives by implementing and managing the Alation platform for Data Catalog and Data Quality. The role requires hands-on ability to develop codes for data pipelines, conversion wrappers, and perform configuration of functions provided by Alation and have the necessary skills to enable requirements which are not catered by Alation through other technical workarounds.

Your Job:  

• Lead the implementation and strategic rollout of Alation Data Catalog across enterprise data platforms
• Architect and configure Alation’s core components including metadata ingestion, lineage mapping, and stewardship workflows
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align cataloging efforts with governance objectives
• Drive metadata enrichment, classification, and business glossary development to improve data discoverability and literacy
• Monitor and optimize Alation platform performance, ensuring scalability and integration with BI and data platforms
• Oversee onboarding of new data sources and ensure consistent metadata capture and lineage tracking
• Develop and maintain documentation for data governance architecture, integration patterns, and compliance workflows
• Provide strategic insights and report on metadata usage, data quality trends, and governance compliance
• Resolve complex issues related to data cataloging, metadata accuracy, and lineage gaps

Other Responsibilities: 

• Lead training and enablement programs to promote Alation adoption and data governance best practices across teams
• Stay current with Alation product updates and industry trends to guide platform enhancements
• Present governance metrics and recommendations to senior leadership and data council
• Address data management business requirements as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in data governance, metadata management, or data architecture roles
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Alation, including full lifecycle implementation in enterprise environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages for metadata automation and analysis
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines and different data sources (e.g. SAP S4 Hana, D365, AWS S3, Redshift)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Reliable and trustworthy in managing sensitive data

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

To ensure that we maintain a safe and healthy workplace for our GlobalFoundries employees, please note that offered candidates who have applied for jobs in India will have to be fully vaccinated prior to their targeted start date. For new hires, the appointment is contingent upon the provision of a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination document, subject to any written request for medical or religious accommodation.