Data Engineer – Informatica Data Governance & Data Quality | IDC Technologies | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Summary

IDC Technologies is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Data Engineer specializing in Informatica Data Governance and Data Quality with 8+ years of professional experience to join our team onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this critical data governance and engineering role, you will spearhead implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, managing metadata repositories, building data lineage pipelines, and executing automated data quality profiling, monitoring, and remediation. You will work closely with cross-functional data architects, compliance officers, and business stakeholders to enforce enterprise data policies, standards, and data stewardship best practices. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic background in computer science, deep practical mastery of Informatica Axon, EDC, and IDQ, and immediate to 15-day availability.

Detailed Job Description

As a Data Engineer – Informatica Data Governance & Data Quality at IDC Technologies in Abu Dhabi, UAE, you will take full ownership of designing and operating comprehensive data governance and quality assurance workflows. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass configuring and administering Informatica Axon for governance workflows, Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC) for metadata management and automated data lineage, and Informatica Data Quality (IDQ) for profiling and cleansing enterprise datasets. You will establish data policies, define quality scorecards, execute remediation scripts, and support data stewardship teams across the enterprise. Working in a fast-paced client environment, you will collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure high data integrity, regulatory compliance, and seamless enterprise data governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks and data quality standards.
• Administer and configure Informatica Axon for business glossary management, stakeholder mapping, and governance workflows.
• Manage metadata repositories and build automated end-to-end data lineage using Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC).
• Develop, execute, and monitor automated data profiling, cleansing, and remediation rules using Informatica Data Quality (IDQ).
• Establish and enforce data policies, quality scorecards, validation rules, and data stewardship best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional data engineering, database administration, and compliance teams in Abu Dhabi.
• Troubleshoot data quality anomalies, investigate root causes of data corruption, and implement corrective controls.
• Prepare executive reports, data governance maturity dashboards, and compliance audits for senior leadership.
• Ensure strict alignment of data pipelines with enterprise security baselines and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, data governance, or database development.
• Strong, hands‑on professional expertise in Informatica Axon, Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC), and Informatica Data Quality (IDQ).
• Deep practical knowledge of enterprise data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Proven background in data profiling, monitoring, anomaly detection, and automated remediation workflows.
• Solid understanding of data policies, data standards, and enterprise data stewardship models.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Professional availability for onsite deployment in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a notice period of immediate to 15 days.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional certifications such as Informatica Certified Professional or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
• Experience integrating data governance tools with cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse, Snowflake, AWS Redshift).
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, UAE data protection laws) and compliance frameworks.
• Prior working experience in banking, telecommunications, or large-scale government enterprise sectors in the GCC.
• Scripting proficiency in Python or SQL for custom data validation and automation tasks.

Application Information

• Salary/Rate: Competitive and commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to 15 days preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time (Onsite)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for specialized Informatica governance roles, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands‑on experience linking Axon business glossaries with EDC technical lineage and IDQ quality rules.