Job SummaryThis role for an Architect focuses on designing and governing enterprise data and API solutions using Python and Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud. The Architect will define data standards, implement scalable API patterns, and drive robust governance practices that strengthen data quality, regulatory compliance, and business insight, while ensuring secure and efficient use of data assets across the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Design scalable REST-based API architectures for secure enterprise data access.
- Define and document end-to-end data architecture blueprints connecting source systems, pipelines, and analytics platforms.
- Develop Python solutions for data quality checks, metadata capture, and governance automation.
- Establish and enforce data governance principles, policies, and procedures aligned with regulatory and risk guidelines.
- Configure and optimize Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud for catalog, glossary, and lineage management.
- Implement Collibra workflows using Python and platform capabilities for stewardship and issue management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate governance requirements into technical designs.
- Standardize data models and reference data for consistent API and analytics outputs.
- Monitor data quality metrics, policy adherence, and Collibra usage to identify improvements.
- Evaluate emerging tools and best practices in API design, Python engineering, and data governance.
- Support project teams during design, build, and deployment phases with clear governance guidance.
- Document architecture patterns, technical standards, and governance guidelines for onboarding and continuous learning.
- Promote responsible data use by advising teams on privacy, ethics, and secure API practices.
Required Skills- Strong experience in REST API design and implementation (scalability, security, maintainability).
- Advanced proficiency in Python for pipelines, automation, and governance tooling.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud (domains, workflows, catalogs, glossaries, lineage).
- Comprehensive knowledge of data governance frameworks (ownership, stewardship, quality controls, policy enforcement).
- Solid understanding of metadata management, master data, and data quality techniques.
- Experience integrating Collibra with data platforms and API gateways.
- Strong documentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Nice to Have- Experience in large multinational environments with scalable governance practices.
- Familiarity with hybrid work environments and distributed team collaboration.
- Awareness of emerging trends in API design, Python development, and data governance.
