Job Vacancy Data catalogue expert

Luxembourg

Gentis Recruitment SAS

Data governance

Data management

Open Source

Job position Data catalogue expert

Contractor

Fixed term

As soon as possible

4 months

€40k-58k, €400-840

2 to 5 years experience

Luxembourg

Published on 19/05/2026

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A major financial institution in Luxembourg is strengthening its data governance and metadata management capabilities to improve data discoverability, semantic consistency, and trust across the organisation.

As part of this initiative, the organisation has implemented a data catalogue based on OpenMetadata and is looking for a Data Catalogue Expert to assess, optimise, and enhance the platform in alignment with industry best practices.

The consultant will collaborate with both business and technical stakeholders to improve metadata governance, semantic modelling, taxonomies, and data catalogue adoption.

Candidate profile

7+ years of experience in Data Governance, Metadata Management, or Data Management
Strong hands-on experience with data catalogue tools, ideally OpenMetadata
Proven expertise in metadata management, semantic modelling, and business glossaries
Experience defining taxonomies, classifications, and governance standards
Good understanding of data lineage, ownership, and data lifecycle concepts
Ability to assess existing implementations and recommend practical improvements
Experience working with modern data platforms and cloud-based data ecosystems
Strong collaboration skills with both business and technical stakeholders
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Experience in regulated environments such as banking, finance, or public sector is a plus
Knowledge of ontologies and semantic frameworks is considered an advantage
Autonomous, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset
Fluent in English; French is a strong advantage
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field

Working environment

An international organisation based in Luxembourg is investing in modern data governance and metadata management capabilities to strengthen data quality, discoverability, and enterprise-wide data management practices.

The organisation operates in a complex and highly regulated environment and is currently enhancing its data platform and governance framework to support strategic data initiatives across multiple business domains.

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Data catalogue expert

Gentis Recruitment SAS