SIXT

Automotive

SeniorDataEngineer-Governance(m/f/d)

Lisbon, Portugal FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Data Engineer - Governance (m/f/d) at SIXT. Skills: Data Governance, BI Engineering, SQL, Python. Own Data Security & Access Governance. Design row-level security models”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure data is secure, trusted, well-documented, and accessible; Enable high-quality data; Support AI-driven use cases; Drive data literacy; Shape scalable data foundations; Proactively resolving data issues

Industry & Context.

Automotive

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Engineering, or similar, 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, BI Engineering, or related roles, Hands-on experience with BI tools, Data modelling knowledge, Experience working with data warehouse environments, Experience with transformation frameworks like dbt, Understanding core Data Governance principles, Proficient in SQL, Proficient in Python, English skills

Nice to Have

German is a plus

What You'll Do.

Own Data Security & Access Governance

Design row-level security models

Maintain permission frameworks

Drive Data Catalogue excellence

Onboard business domains into DataHub

Define metadata standards

Enforce documentation quality

Establish Data Ownership structures

Implement domain ownership of tests

Design monitoring and alerting processes

Support platform and infrastructure initiatives

Contribute to BI platform modernization

Enable AI-driven governance

Support AI integration

Structure data for advanced workflows

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams; Work cross-functionally; Work alongside engineers, product experts, and business teams

Communication Scope

Translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language

Full Job Description

As part of our central Business Intelligence team, you take ownership of Data Governance within the SIXT Data Platform, supporting a global ecosystem that powers analytics for thousands of users. You ensure data is secure, trusted, well-documented, and accessible by designing governance frameworks, metadata standards, and access controls. You collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enable high-quality data, support AI-driven use cases, and drive data literacy across the organization. If you enjoy working at the intersection of data, governance, and technology while shaping scalable data foundations, this role is for you! YOUR ROLE AT SIXT * You own Data Security & Access Governance, designing and maintaining scalable row-level security models and permission frameworks across BI tools (e.g. QuickSight) and the data warehouse. * You drive Data Catalogue excellence by onboarding business domains into DataHub, defining and enforcing standards for metadata, KPI definitions, and documentation quality. * You establish and manage Data Ownership structures, defining roles (stewards, business and technical owners) and ensuring accountability for data quality and semantic correctness. * You ensure Data Quality by implementing domain ownership of tests, designing monitoring and alerting processes, and proactively resolving data issues before they impact decisions. * You support platform and infrastructure initiatives, contributing to BI platform modernization and enabling scalable governance practices across the ecosystem. * You enable AI-driven governance and data literacy, supporting AI integration (e.g. LLM use cases), structuring data for advanced workflows, and delivering training and best practices for responsible data usage. YOUR SKILLS MATTER * You bring a degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Engineering, or similar, with 3+ years of experience in Data Governance, BI Engineering, or related roles in data-driven environments. * You have han

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