Director, Data Governance Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Very high value due to the strategic nature of the role, leadership opportunities, and high demand for data governance expertise.
- Immediate influence on data governance policies and outcomes
- High demand for experienced professionals in data governance
- Leads a crucial team within a fast-paced company
- Strategic role with potential for career advancement
Pros
- Lead strategic data governance initiatives in a growing firm
- Collaboration with diverse teams across the organization
- Opportunity to shape data policies and quality standards
Cons
- High expectations for experience leading governance solutions
- Potentially high workload within a dynamic environment
- Role requires deep technical expertise and stakeholder engagement
Who it's for
Senior • Remote
Good fit
- Experienced data governance professionals
- Leaders aiming to drive data standards in their organization
- Candidates who thrive in collaborative environments
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without governance experience
- Those looking for roles without strategic responsibilities
- Individuals less comfortable managing complex data challenges
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Overview
The Director of Data Governance Engineer will be a member of the Data Analytics department reporting to the Vice President of Data Governance. This role is focused on the technical implementation and operationalization of Data Governance practices. In this role you will work to ensure Amtrust Financial data assets are properly cataloged through practices which promote data classification, data discovery, data lineage, impact analysis and data quality. In addition, this role is responsible for the implementation, design and management of Data Governance technology platforms inclusive of: Master Data Management and Data Quality. With minimum supervision, you will work closely with business and technical stakeholders in promoting a community of practice across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Implementing Data Governance Policies: Translate high-level policies into Data Governance technical solutions (e.g., Data Classification
- Ensuring Data Quality: Build and maintain frameworks for data quality monitoring, alerting, and remediation, ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and fit for purse.
- Managing Data Lineage, Data Classification and Metadata: Implement tools to track data lineage (where data comes from and how it's transformed), assign classification targets and manage metadata (data about data) to improve understanding and traceability.
- Collaborating with Stakeholders: Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, software engineers and other key stakeholders (e.g., Audit, Risk, Compliance and Legal) to ensure data governance practices align with business needs and technical capabilities.
- Building and Maintaining Data Governance Tools: Lead in selecting, implementing and deploying tools for data cataloging, data quality monitoring, master data management and other aspects of data governance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years leading Data Governance solution implementations.
- Minimum of 10+ years working within Information Technology
- Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in data modeling, data warehousing, and integration processes.
- Experience with Data Integration, Data Science and Visualization technologies.
- Experience with data quality tools and techniques.
- Experience with master data management tools and techniques.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, .NET).
- Proficiency in developing with REST APIs.
- Familiar with Cybersecurity, Compliance and Audit technologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong communication, written and collaboration skills.
- Familiar with data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Knowledge of agile and waterfall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
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What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.
AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.
AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
