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For our client, we are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance &amp; Metadata Systems to join the team of a leader in the Finance &amp; Insurance space.
This role will shape the technical foundation for data governance, metadata management, and policy enforcement across the organization’s data ecosystem. You will partner closely with engineering, data stewardship, and compliance stakeholders to improve control, transparency, and trust in data assets. The work will focus on scalable backend systems that support operational governance, quality standards, lineage visibility, and regulatory readiness.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $200,500 – $275,000 annually
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Design and lead the implementation of a comprehensive data governance platform.</li>
<li>Create a data asset registry and control plane to maintain asset state, ownership, and metadata.</li>
<li>Develop a contract model with automated checks for compliance and governance.</li>
<li>Implement a data quality framework that enforces standards across data assets.</li>
<li>Establish an emission framework for data lineage and freshness tracking across pipelines.</li>
<li>Provide impact analysis capabilities for regulatory requests and data management processes.</li>
<li>Build tooling to assist data stewards in data curation and compliance management.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>8+ years in backend or infrastructure engineering, particularly in metadata, data quality, governance, or developer platforms.</li>
<li>Proficient in Python, skilled in Java, and experienced with infrastructure as code.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience building and managing control planes or policy engines in production environments.</li>
<li>Ability to translate engineering requirements into operational realities and explain impacts on downstream systems.</li>
<li>Experience in designing CI for contract compliance and governance checks, with a focus on user experience for engineers and stewards.</li>
</ul>
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Multiple health insurance options available.</li>
<li>Flexible time off policy allowing employees to take the time they need.</li>
<li>Retirement savings program with company contributions.</li>
<li>Equity options and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.</li>
<li>Support for family-forming initiatives and generous parental leave policies.</li>
<li>Access to free therapy sessions and professional coaching resources.</li>
<li>Monthly stipend to facilitate remote work.</li>
<li>Annual development funds to promote employee growth.</li>
</ul>
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance & Metadata Systems

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance & Metadata Systems

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