Informatica Metadata Developer - Octopus by RTG

As an Informatica Metadata Developer at Octopus by RTG, your main responsibilities will include supporting domain owners in prioritizing critical data elements, establishing metadata management standards, and maintaining the enterprise Data Dictionary. You will also facilitate stakeholder discussions regarding data governance strategies and foster metadata quality and governance processes across the organization.

To qualify for the Informatica Metadata Developer position at Octopus by RTG, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in metadata management. Expertise in Informatica tools such as EDC, Axon, and IDQ is essential, alongside strong problem-solving skills and a capability to work cross-functionally with various teams.

At Octopus by RTG, we prioritize career growth and professional development for our employees, including Informatica Metadata Developers. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge big data technologies and gain hands-on experience in various projects. We also encourage continuous learning and provide resources for skill enhancement to ensure you thrive in your role.

In your role as an Informatica Metadata Developer at Octopus by RTG, you will primarily utilize Informatica tools such as Enterprise Data Catalog (EDC), Axon, and Informatica Data Quality (IDQ). These tools are essential for managing metadata, ensuring data quality, and facilitating governance processes across the organization.

The work environment for an Informatica Metadata Developer at Octopus by RTG is dynamic and collaborative. You will be part of a team committed to driving digital transformation initiatives and supporting a culture of data governance. We foster open communication and teamwork, ensuring that you can engage with colleagues from various functions and contribute effectively to our projects.

In your response, illustrate your practical experience with metadata management, providing specific examples of projects you've worked on. Highlight any tools like Informatica EDC or Axon you used, the challenges you encountered, and how you overcame them, showcasing your expertise and problem-solving skills.

When discussing data quality, describe the processes you've implemented to monitor and control data accuracy. Explain how you’ve utilized Informatica tools to set up data quality controls and create workflows that validate and clean data, ensuring it meets governance standards.

In your answer, emphasize your communication skills and how you prepare for discussions with stakeholders. Share examples of how you’ve led meetings, gathered requirements, and built consensus on data governance strategies, demonstrating your ability to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders.

Here, provide a detailed narrative of a significant project where you faced challenges with metadata management. Discuss the steps you took, the outcomes, and the lessons learned. Highlight how the experience strengthened your skills and capacity to handle similar situations in the future.

Outline your methodology for developing metadata management standards, including research, stakeholder consultations, and best practices. Discuss the importance of collaboration and how you ensure the standards are practical and accepted across different teams.

Stress the importance of documentation in maintaining data integrity and supporting governance initiatives. Describe your approach to documenting processes, decisions, and standards, as well as how thorough documentation can facilitate onboarding and knowledge transfer within teams.

Discuss the critical role of data lineage tracking in ensuring transparency, data quality, and compliance. Explain how you’ve implemented lineage tracking processes, and provide examples of how these efforts have aided in identifying issues and improving data management practices.

Detail your hands-on experience with configuring EDC and Axon, speaking to specific projects or tasks you’ve completed. Highlight any challenges you’ve faced during configuration and how you ensured the tools were aligned with business needs and governance requirements.

Describe your process for prioritizing CDEs, including how you work with domain experts to identify essential data. Share examples of how prioritization has impacted your projects positively and enhanced data governance efforts.

In your response, touch on emerging trends such as the increasing importance of data governance, compliance regulations, or advances in data technologies. Provide insights on how these trends impact metadata management and how you stay updated with industry changes.