Data Scientist - Senior

Senior Data Scientist to configure and implement Informatica IDMC governance capabilities and Data Marketplace solutions, supporting a phased Governance & Marketplace proof of concept.

Organization: Government Services Integration Cluster
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Work arrangement: On-site
Employment type: Consulting
Compensation: $820/day
Reference: RQ11583

Overview

Informatica Governance & Marketplace Development

Configure and implement Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) governance capabilities.
Develop and maintain Data Marketplace solutions to support self-service data discovery and consumption.

Data Governance Enablement

Work with business and technical stakeholders to define governance requirements. Translate governance policies into technical solutions and support governance standards, controls, ownership models, stewardship assignments, and data classifications.

Proof of Concept (POC) Delivery

Support the planning and execution of a phased governance and marketplace POC, including requirements gathering, solution design, scope definition, MVP recommendations, and demonstrations of functionality and business value.

Integration & Collaboration

Collaborate with data engineering teams and governance stakeholders to integrate governance capabilities with enterprise platforms and document requirements and user stories.

Responsibilities

- Configure and implement Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) governance capabilities.
- Develop and maintain Data Marketplace solutions to support self-service data discovery and consumption.
- Configure and manage Business Glossary.
- Configure and manage Data Catalog.
- Configure and manage Data Marketplace.
- Configure and manage Metadata Management.
- Configure and manage Data Lineage.
- Configure and manage Data Quality integrations.
- Configure and manage Data Stewardship workflows.
- Build metadata ingestion pipelines and automate metadata harvesting from source systems.
- Configure workflows, approval processes, and governance controls within Informatica.
- Work with business and technical stakeholders to define governance requirements.
- Translate governance policies into technical solutions.
- Support the creation and maintenance of data domains, ownership models, stewardship assignments, and data classifications.
- Implement data governance standards, controls, and best practices.
- Support the planning and execution of a phased governance and marketplace POC.
- Assist with requirements gathering, solution design, and scope definition.
- Provide recommendations on MVP capabilities that can be delivered within aggressive timelines.
- Demonstrate functionality and business value to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with data engineering teams on integrating governance capabilities with Azure Data Platform, SQL Server, Power BI, and other enterprise data sources.
- Work closely with business analysts and governance stakeholders to document requirements and user stories.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning activities.
- Develop a phased Governance & Marketplace POC.
- Configure metadata ingestion and cataloging for priority data assets.
- Establish business glossary and stewardship workflows.
- Implement data lineage and data discovery capabilities.
- Configure Data Marketplace functionality for pilot use cases.
- Produce technical documentation, configuration guides, and knowledge transfer materials.
- Support transition from POC to production implementation.

Mandatory Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in data management, metadata management, or data governance solutions.
- 2+ years of hands-on Informatica experience.
- Experience implementing one or more of: Informatica Data Catalog; Informatica Data Governance & Catalog; Informatica Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC); Informatica Data Marketplace.
- Strong understanding of: Data Governance frameworks; Metadata Management; Master Data Management concepts; Data Quality principles; Data Lineage.
- Experience integrating Informatica with cloud and on-premises data sources.
- Proficiency in SQL.
- Experience working in Agile project environments.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Azure Cloud.
- Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK data governance principles.
- Experience implementing enterprise data catalogs and marketplaces.
- Familiarity with data privacy, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
- Informatica certification(s) considered an asset.
- Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.

Nice-to-Have Experience
- Informatica Cloud Data Governance & Catalog (CDGC).
- Informatica Data Marketplace.
- Informatica EDC (Enterprise Data Catalog).
- Azure Data Factory.
- Power BI.
- Data Quality and Data Observability tools.
- API integrations and metadata automation.

Skills and Experience

Skills and Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Strong documentation and requirements analysis capabilities.
- Collaborative team player with a focus on delivery and outcomes.

Evaluation Criteria
- Technical Skills - 50%.
- Databricks/Azure - 25%.
- Informatica - 25%.

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