Important Information
Experience: +6 years
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Remote
ID: *****
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled
Data Quality / Data Governance Specialist
with a strong focus on
execution and implementation
, not just documentation. This role is critical in ensuring
data reliability, integrity, and governance
across both
batch and real-time data ecosystems
.
You will work closely with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to
operationalize data governance frameworks
, enforce
data quality standards
, and implement
observability practices
across modern data platforms.
Responsibilities and Duties
Data Governance & Execution
Implement and operationalize
data governance frameworks
, policies, and standards across the organization.
Move beyond documentation to ensure
real enforcement of governance practices
within data pipelines and systems.
Define and enforce
data contracts
between producers and consumers.
Establish ownership, stewardship, and accountability models for data assets.
Data Quality & Observability
Design and implement
data quality frameworks
to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.
Define and monitor
data quality rules and SLAs
across datasets.
Implement and manage
data observability tools
to track data health, lineage, and anomalies.
Partner with engineering teams to integrate quality checks into pipelines.
Data Architecture (Batch & Real-Time)
Ensure data quality and governance across:
Batch processing architectures
(e.g.,



Medallion architecture: Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)
Real-time/streaming systems
Implement validation and quality checks across
all layers of the data lifecycle
.
Collaborate on architecture decisions to embed governance and quality by design.
Modern Data Stack Implementation
Work hands-on with modern data technologies, including:
Python, SQL, Spark
for data processing and validation
AWS services
such as Kinesis, Lambda, SQS/SNS
Data lake/table formats such as
Apache Iceberg
Integrate governance and quality controls into data pipelines and workflows.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Collaborate with
Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Business stakeholders
to ensure trusted data usage.
Educate teams on
data governance best practices and standards
.
Continuously identify opportunities to
improve data reliability, reduce incidents, and increase trust in data
.
Support incident resolution related to data quality issues and implement preventive measures.
Qualifications and Skills
5+ years of experience in
Data Governance, Data Quality, or Data Engineering-related roles
.
Proven experience




implementing (not just documenting) data governance frameworks
.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Data quality frameworks and validation strategies
Data contracts and schema enforcement
Data observability tools and practices
Experience working with:
Batch architectures (Medallion architecture preferred)
Real-time/streaming data pipelines
Proficiency in:
SQL and Python
Distributed data processing tools such as
Spark
Experience with modern data stack technologies:
AWS (Kinesis, Lambda, SQS/SNS)
Apache Iceberg
or similar table formats
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with tools like
Great Expectations, Monte Carlo, Databand, or similar observability platforms
.
Familiarity with
data cataloging and lineage tools
.
Knowledge of
data privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
.
Experience with
CI/CD integration for data pipelines
.
Strong understanding of
data modeling and data architecture patterns
.
About Encora
Encora is a integral company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.

📌 Data Quality / Data Governance Specialist (México)
🏢 Encora
📍 México