Data Technology group in MSCI is responsible to build and maintain state-of-the-art data management platform that delivers Reference. Market & other critical datapoints to various products of the firm.  

The platform, hosted on firms’ data centers and Azure & GCP public cloud, processes 100 TB+ data and is expected to run 24*7. With increased focus on automation around systems development and operations, Data Science based quality control and cloud migration, several tech stack modernization initiatives are currently in progress.  

To accomplish these initiatives, we are seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join the Data Engineering team for the purpose of supporting our next generation of developer tools and infrastructure.  

The team is the hub around which Engineering, and Operations team revolves for automation and is committed to provide self-serve tools to our internal customers.

• Implement & Maintain Data Catalogs
  Deploy and manage data catalog tool Collibra to improve data discoverability and governance.
•  Metadata & Lineage Management
  Automate metadata collection, establish data lineage, and maintain consistent data definitions across systems.
•  Enable Data Governance
  Collaborate with governance teams to apply data policies, classifications, and ownership structures in the catalog.
•  Support Self-Service & Adoption
  Promote catalog usage across teams through training, documentation, and continuous support.
•  Cross-Team Collaboration
  Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and stewards to align catalog content with business needs.
•  Tooling & Automation
  Build scripts and workflows for metadata ingestion, tagging, and monitoring of catalog health.
• Leverage AI tools for automation of cataloging activities
•  Reporting & Documentation
  Maintain documentation and generate usage metrics, ensuring transparency and operational efficiency.

• Self-motivated, collaborative individual with passion for excellence 
• E Computer Science or equivalent with 5+ years of total experience and at least 2 years of experience in working with Azure DevOps tools and technologies 
• Good working knowledge of source control applications like git with prior experience of building deployment workflows using this tool 
• Good working knowledge of Snowflake  
• YAML, Python
• Tools: Experience with data catalog platforms (e.g., Collibra, Alation, DataHub).
• Metadata & Lineage: Understanding of metadata management and data lineage.
• Scripting: Proficient in SQL and Python for automation and integration.
• APIs & Integration: Ability to connect catalog tools with data sources using APIs.
• Cloud Knowledge: Familiar with cloud data services (Azure, GCP).
• Data Governance: Basic knowledge of data stewardship, classification, and compliance.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work across data and business teams

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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