Define required tags, allowed values, and tagging standards (dataset/table/column), including inheritance rules.
Map database objects to logical names and plain-language definitions aligned to mission and functional use.
Translate governance requirements into implementable tagging rules and measurable acceptance criteria.
Define policy-enabling tags that support ABAC/ICAM enforcement use cases (e.g., classification, CUI/PII, dissemination/release constraints).
Specify minimum provenance/lineage fields needed to explain source, movement, and transformations for auditability.
Set metadata quality gates for completeness and correctness; manage and document exceptions/deviations with a clear workflow.
Provide rules, templates, and patterns that enable automation (pattern-based tagging, rulesets, validation checks).
Validate export structures for catalog ingestion readiness (required fields, traceability) and support JSON/XML/CSV outputs.
Brief stakeholders, support PoC demonstrations, and capture feedback for scaling beyond the PoC dataset.

5+ years in data architecture, data governance, or metadata management.
Strong schema analysis and SQL skills.
Software Development Lifecycle experience.
Open-source tools such as PostgreSQL, Open Policy Agent is preferred.
Hands-on experience with Python and basic software development (scripting, automation, version control).
Experience building data dictionaries/glossaries and tagging standards.
Ability to translate governance requirements into practical rules and validation checks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Software Developer, Metadata

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