Data Steward – Custodian

EXL

Data Steward (Custodian) managing technical metadata within data governance frameworks. Ensuring data traceability and supporting remediation activities in enterprise data platforms.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Management, Data Governance, and Data Engineering, with a strong focus on Technical Metadata Documentation, Data Lineage Analysis, and SQL proficiency. Capable of supporting audit and compliance initiatives while collaborating effectively with engineering and business teams.

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Technical Metadata DocumentationData Lineage AnalysisSQL ExpertiseData GovernanceData Issue Analysis & Remediation

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Hard Skills

Data Lineage AnalysisLineage StitchingData Issue AnalysisData RemediationSQLDatabase Expertise

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Data PlatformsData Warehouses

Industry Keywords

Data ManagementData GovernanceData EngineeringProperty & Casualty Insurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Document and maintain technical metadata across enterprise data assets.
Perform end-to-end lineage analysis and lineage stitching across source-to-target systems.
Analyze data quality and operational data issues.
Support data remediation efforts in collaboration with engineering and business teams.
Validate data movement and transformations across systems.
Assist with metadata onboarding and governance initiatives.
Support root cause analysis for data incidents and quality issues.
Work with Data Engineers to improve traceability and data transparency.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and lineage artifacts.
Support audit, compliance, and risk management requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Engineering, or Data Analysis.
Strong experience with:
- Technical Metadata Documentation
- Data Lineage Analysis
- Lineage Stitching
- Data Issue Analysis & Remediation
Strong SQL and database expertise.
Experience working with cloud data platforms and data warehouses.
Experience in Property & Casualty Insurance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Annual bonus