SIXT
Automotive
SeniorDataEngineer-Governance(m/f/d)
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“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.
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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