Data Governance Lead (AWS)

TL;DR

Data Governance Lead (AWS): Designing and deploying scalable enterprise-wide Data Governance frameworks on AWS-native data platforms to deliver secure and AI-ready data environments. Focus on implementing metadata management, cataloging, and security controls (RBAC/ABAC) while bridging governance strategy with technical delivery.

Location: Must be based in Belgrade, Cluj-Napoca, Krakow, Larnaca, Lodz, Lublin, Riga, Sofia, Tbilisi, Varna, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Yerevan, or work remotely from Bulgaria, Georgia, or Poland

Company

hirify.global is a global IT consulting company delivering scalable enterprise solutions across various domains.

What you will do

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of enterprise Data Governance solutions and operating models on AWS.
• Deliver end-to-end capabilities including metadata management, cataloging, lineage, data quality, and RBAC/ABAC security.
• Facilitate discovery workshops with senior stakeholders to establish pragmatic implementation roadmaps.
• Embed governance practices into engineering workflows, DataOps, and client AI initiatives.
• Support presales activities through solution design, effort estimation, and executive client presentations.
• Mentor architects and engineers on data governance best practices and emerging AWS capabilities.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data Architecture with proven leadership in enterprise programs.
• Strong delivery experience on AWS-native platforms (AWS Glue Data Catalog, Lake Formation, IAM, S3, Redshift, Athena).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise governance platforms such as Collibra, Atlan, Alation, or OpenMetadata.
• Strong comprehension of modern data architectures (lakehouses, streaming, ETL/ELT, dbt, Spark) and core governance frameworks.
• Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills.

Nice to have

• Experience governing AI and Machine Learning solutions, including Amazon Bedrock.
• Knowledge of Data Mesh, domain-driven design, DAMA-DMBOK, or Master Data Management (MDM).
• Active AWS Certifications (Data Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Security Specialization).
• Domain experience within the Betting & Gaming sector (fraud, AML/KYC).

Culture & Benefits

• Vacation and sick pay provided according to national laws.
• Health insurance for employees and their loved ones.
• Time off for state holidays regardless of the client's schedule.
• Support for IT certifications and access to top-tier courses and learning platforms.
• Engaging corporate environment with regular parties and team get-togethers.