Data Catalog Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

Unity Catalog Implementation: Configure and manage Unity Catalog objects including metastores, catalogs, schemas, tables, views, and volumes in Databricks.
Access & Security: Develop and automate RBAC/ABAC policies, data masking, and access controls for secure data usage.
Data Asset Onboarding: Onboard and register data assets from multiple sources with consistent metadata standards.
Lineage & Integration: Build and maintain data lineage pipelines and ensure catalog integration with ETL/ELT processes.
Governance Tools: Collaborate on metadata and governance initiatives using tools like Microsoft Purview or equivalent.
Compliance: Support data privacy and compliance requirements including HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.

Key Skills & Experience

4+ years of experience in data engineering, data governance, or metadata management.
Hands-on expertise with Databricks Unity Catalog.
Strong knowledge of RBAC/ABAC, access controls, and data masking techniques.
Experience integrating data catalogs with ETL/ELT pipelines.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools such as Microsoft Purview.
Understanding of data privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).
Solid skills in SQL, Python, or PySpark for data engineering and automation.