Metadata Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Metadata Management Expert to join our team at Fressnapf. As a key member of our data management team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing taxonomies, developing and managing data catalogs, and creating business glossaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine product taxonomies to enable efficient navigation and content enrichment
• Create and update a centralized data dictionary of entities, attributes, data processes, applications, and services and relationships
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a glossary of business terms, policies, and standards
• Implement metadata tagging and classification strategies to enhance data organization and discoverability
• Optimize metadata for search, discoverability, and self-service
• Manage a function that provides a space for all business and technical personas to collaborate and curate data knowledge with approval workflows and feedback

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Science, or a related field
• Experience with data catalog tools and metadata management
• Familiarity with taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, and classification systems
• Effective communication skills that foster collaboration and clear expectation management
• Passion for pets and commitment to Fressnapf's mission
• Previous experience with the green field implementation of industry-leading data catalog tools
• Knowledge of storage technologies and architecture

About Fressnapf

Fressnapf is a leading pet supply company in Europe, dedicated to making the relationship between humans and animals simpler, better, and happier. We are a dynamic and innovative company that values collaboration, creativity, and a passion for pets.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and mobile working
• A dynamic and innovative working environment
• A high level of personal responsibility and freedom to implement your ideas