Data Governance Engineer

Sumsub is the one verification platform to secure the whole user journey. With Sumsub’s customizable KYC, KYB, transaction monitoring and fraud prevention solutions, you can orchestrate your verification process, welcome more customers worldwide, meet compliance requirements, reduce costs and protect your business.

Sumsub has over 4000 clients across the fintech, crypto, transportation, trading and gaming industries including Duolingo, Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Exness, Flippa, italki, Bybit, LBANK, Gett, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.

Our products are recognised by industry leaders like Gartner's Magic Quadrant, Forrester Wave™ and Frost Radar™.

Now we are looking for a Data Governance Engineer to join our Security Team.

• Implement Technical Controls: Build and maintain a centralized data inventory, business glossary, and data mapping framework using metadata management and data catalog tools.
  Automate data classification, lineage tracking, and policy enforcement through scripts, APIs, and orchestration tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow).
• Map & Visualize Data Flows : Design and maintain clear documentation and visualizations of data movement across systems, focusing on sensitive and business-critical data.
• Drive Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with Legal, Security, Product, and Engineering teams to embed governance in development and operational processes.
• Enable & Educate Stakeholders: Act as a governance SME; support teams with tooling, guidance, and best practices.

About You:

• Strong technical foundation in data governance architecture and tooling. You’ve worked with tools such as DataHub, Apache Airflow, AWS, dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery , or similar.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining centralized data inventories, business glossaries, and data mapping frameworks.
• Proficient in automating data classification and lineage using scripting languages like Python , SQL , or Java , along with orchestration tools such as Airflow and dbt .
• 5+ years of experience in data governance, privacy, or data engineering roles—especially in settings that integrate governance tightly into data platform design.
• Familiarity with privacy-by-design , data minimization , and regulatory standards including GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Strong analytical and communication skills — capable of translating technical, regulatory, and business requirements into actionable solutions across teams.

• Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
• Working with a product that matters. Our technology helps to protect millions of users and lots of online services worldwide.
• International project. Our team works from offices in Berlin, Limassol, London, and Miami, our customers are spread from Mexico and the USA to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore.
• 1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
• 7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
• Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
• Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.

The hiring stages: TA screening -> Hiring Manager Interview -> Final Interview.

Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply!

We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.