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Senior Data Architect

Reston, VA ยท Remote

$68.75 - $92/hr

Unity Catalog * Delta Live Tables * Collibra * Alation * Informatica * Palantir Foundry * Tableau * Power BI * Qlik * AI/ML platforms * Federal or Government project experience #DataArchitect ...

... catalog (Alation.) โ€ข Participates in data integration for merger, acquisition, and divestiture activity, including source-to-target mapping of critical production operations data types. โ€ข Uses ...

Senior Manager, Data Products

Raritan, NJ ยท On-site

$129K - $171K/yr

Partner with Alation and catalog teams to enable a consistent self-service data marketplace. * Define and operationalize data product ownership, stewardship roles, decision rights, and critical issue ...

... catalog platform (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Informatica, Alation, Collibra) required * Experience with SQL and an understanding of data and systems' infrastructures * Excellent attention to detail.

... cataloging and governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, AWS Glue Data Catalog, Azure Purview/Microsoft Purview). โ€ข Understanding of metadata types (business, technical ...

Hands-on experience with data cataloging and governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, AWS Glue Data Catalog, Azure Purview/Microsoft Purview). * Understanding of metadata types ...

Key Responsibilities ยท Metadata & Data Catalog Management ยท Research and analyze enterprise data ... Alation, Informatica, or similar tools. ยท Familiarity with data classification, privacy, and ...

Data Governance Specialist

Mclean, VA ยท On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Hands-on experience with data cataloging and governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, AWS Glue Data Catalog, Azure Purview/Microsoft Purview). * Understanding of metadata types ...

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How much do data catalog alation jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for data catalog alation in the United States is $43.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data Catalog Alation?

A Data Catalog Alation job involves working with the Alation data catalog platform to organize, manage, and govern enterprise data. Professionals in this role help create metadata, improve data discoverability, and ensure data accuracy for better decision-making. They collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business users to optimize data governance, compliance, and usability. This job typically requires expertise in SQL, data management, and knowledge of data governance frameworks.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of someone working in a Data Catalog Alation role?

As a Data Catalog Alation professional, you will be responsible for configuring and maintaining the Alation data catalog, onboarding new data sources, and supporting data governance processes. Your day often involves collaborating with data stewards, data engineers, and business analysts to ensure accurate metadata documentation, improve data quality, and promote catalog adoption. You may also provide training, troubleshoot catalog issues, and drive enhancements based on user feedback. This role is highly collaborative and integral to helping organizations maximize the value and accessibility of their enterprise data assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Catalog Alation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Data Catalog Alation role, you need a solid understanding of data management, metadata, data governance, and experience with Alation's data catalog platform. Familiarity with SQL, data lineage tools, enterprise data systems, and certifications in Alation or equivalent data catalog solutions are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset are essential soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure efficient cataloging, improved data discoverability, and the ability to bridge technical and business teams for optimal data utilization.

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Prophecy MDM & Power BI Data Engineer

Hardin, IL โ€ข On-site

$103K - $124K/yr

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Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Title

Prophecy MDM & Power BI Data Engineer / Data Consultant


Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Prophecy MDM & Power BI Data Engineer / Consultant to design, develop, and implement enterprise-grade reporting and analytics solutions using Prophecy MDM (Master Data Management) and Microsoft Power BI. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Power BI dashboard development, data modeling, Master Data Management (MDM), SQL, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data governance.

The role involves designing scalable reporting architectures, building semantic models, integrating Prophecy MDM with downstream reporting platforms, and enabling enterprise-wide analytics through high-quality, governed master data.


Key Responsibilities Power BI Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards, reports, and scorecards.
  • Create executive and operational dashboards for business KPIs, data quality, and governance metrics.
  • Develop scalable semantic models using Power BI datasets.
  • Optimize report performance, DAX calculations, and visualization efficiency.
Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Develop reporting solutions using Prophecy MDM/RDM platform.
  • Work with master data domains, hierarchies, classifications, and entity relationships.
  • Design reporting datasets based on enterprise "Golden Record/Golden Copy" principles.
  • Support Master Data Management initiatives across multiple business domains.
Data Engineering
  • Design and implement ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • Integrate Prophecy MDM with enterprise reporting platforms.
  • Develop scalable data models supporting analytics and reporting.
  • Build and optimize SQL queries for large-scale datasets.
  • Support structured and unstructured data processing.
Data Architecture
  • Design relational and hierarchical data models.
  • Build enterprise semantic layers for reporting.
  • Support data warehouse architecture and reporting frameworks.
  • Optimize data processing and reporting performance.
Data Governance
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance standards.
  • Support data lineage and metadata management.
  • Collaborate with governance teams using:
    • Alation
    • Ataccama
  • Implement best practices for data quality and master data management.
Collaboration
  • Work closely with:
    • Business Stakeholders
    • Data Architects
    • Data Engineers
    • BI Developers
    • Analytics Teams
  • Translate business reporting requirements into technical solutions.
Performance Optimization
  • Optimize:
    • Power BI reports
    • SQL queries
    • Semantic models
    • ETL jobs
    • Data pipelines
  • Improve reporting scalability and efficiency.
Documentation
  • Create:
    • Technical Design Documents
    • Data Flow Diagrams
    • Data Models
    • ETL Documentation
    • Reporting Specifications
    • Deployment Documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications Experience
  • 6+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Data Analytics.
  • Experience with enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) platforms.
  • Strong experience delivering Power BI reporting solutions.
Business Intelligence
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Power BI Service
  • Power BI Desktop
  • DAX
  • Power Query
  • Semantic Models
  • Dashboard Development
  • Report Optimization
Master Data Management
  • Prophecy MDM
  • Reference Data Management (RDM)
  • Master Data Management
  • Golden Record
  • Golden Copy
  • Hierarchical Data Models
  • Entity Relationships
Data Engineering
  • SQL
  • ETL
  • ELT
  • Data Pipelines
  • Data Integration
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Processing
Data Modeling
  • Relational Data Modeling
  • Hierarchical Data Modeling
  • Star Schema
  • Snowflake Schema
  • Data Warehouse Design
Data Governance
  • Data Governance
  • Data Lineage
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Catalog
  • Alation
  • Ataccama
Cloud & Modern Data Platform
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Microsoft Fabric (Preferred)
  • Azure Data Factory (Preferred)
  • Azure Synapse (Preferred)

Preferred Skills
  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • AI/ML Data Readiness
  • Enterprise Data Transformation
  • Data Lake
  • Data Lakehouse
  • Azure SQL
  • Data Quality Frameworks
  • Enterprise Analytics Platforms