Technical Data Steward

About the role

As the Technical Data Steward, you will be responsible for ensuring that Employee Enablement Systems data is implemented, governed, and maintained in alignment with business intent and technical standards. You will also serve as the subject matter expert for source systems and data domains, partnering closely with Business Data Stewards and Data Owners to translate business data requirements into compliant technical implementations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and communicate downstream system dependencies, constraints, and impacts
• Bridge Business and Technology by partnering closely with Business Data Stewards and Data Owners
• Support Data Governance & Compliance by implementing and enforcing Data Governance policies, standards, and architectural principles
• Drive Data Quality & Defect Resolution by identifying root causes of data quality issues and contributing to data quality metrics and reporting
• Maintain Metadata, Lineage & Data Catalog by ensuring accuracy of technical metadata and end-to-end data lineage
• Manage Critical Data Elements (CDEs) by mapping critical data elements across source and downstream systems and supporting periodic reviews
• Participate in audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation activities

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in similar domain
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, policies, and lifecycle management
• Experience working with enterprise applications, databases, and system integrations
• Hands-on experience with data quality monitoring, defect triage, and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and data catalog concepts
• Familiarity with data privacy, security, and classification policies
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into system-level data implementations
• Strong collaboration skills across business, engineering, and governance teams
• Strong SQL skills, including query optimization, performance tuning, and report development

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: See above
• Preferred Qualifications: See above

Skills

• Experience supporting audit, regulatory, or compliance-driven data initiatives
• Exposure to Critical Data Elements (CDE) governance frameworks
• Experience contributing to data quality metrics, dashboards, and governance reporting
• Familiarity with enterprise data governance platforms and tooling ecosystems
• Prior experience participating in data governance councils or working groups
• Experience within financial services or other regulated industries
• Advance Technical Experience: See above

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year