What is a metadata engineer?

Metadata Engineers are specialized IT professionals who design, implement, and manage systems that capture, structure, and utilize metadata—data that describes other data—within an organization. Their work supports data governance, improves data discoverability, and enhances the consistency and quality of information across databases and platforms. Metadata Engineers often collaborate with data architects, data stewards, and business analysts to ensure that data assets are properly cataloged and easily accessible for analysis and compliance purposes.