Collibra Engineer (m/f/d)

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Manage and evolve our Data Intelligence Cloud platform, Collibra, as well as automatize data governance processes
• Implement the operative model, workflows, data quality KPIs, and related measures on a modern data governance and quality platform
• Connect and extract metadata from a variety of source systems
• Contribute to refine and evolve the overarching data management strategy, data policies, and set refresh cycles
• Contribute to design, monitor, and continuously improve data quality of data assets in close alignment with the respective business units, developing and maintaining data model objects based on business requirements and resolving data quality issues in a cost-effective and timely manner, including consideration of service level agreements

Who you are

• Possess strong knowledge in Collibra, with a preference for backend expertise, and coding skills in Java, Python, and REST-API interfaces, adhering to good coding practices, including version control and maintaining clean coding standards
• Have a background in Software Engineering with experience in Data Modeling (UML diagrams) and a basic understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and Functional Programming
• Demonstrate methodological and subject-matter expertise, with a good understanding of data management and governance frameworks (DAMA, DCAM, Data Mesh) and related technologies.
• Be familiar with agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum), ETL processes, and reporting and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Collaborate with an (intercultural) team and effectively convey complex data concepts to stakeholders, leveraging strong communication skills and fluency in English

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.