Data Governance - Collibra

Cognizant Technology Solutions; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International environment

Open team spirit

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Collibra DevOps Lead to design and deliver scalable REST API solutions integrated with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud, driving data governance initiatives across a global enterprise.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional partners in asset and wealth management to improve data cataloguing, lineage, and stewardship workflows while promoting engineering discipline and robust technical design.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on expertise with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud configuration, domains, workflows, roles and metadata models.
• Extensive experience designing and building REST API solutions for large-scale enterprise apps with robustness and security.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for data quality, integration issues and configuration gaps.
• Proven ability to mentor technical professionals and promote engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to explain decisions to business teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end design and implementation of REST API-based services enabling secure integration with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud across enterprise data ecosystems.
• Lead Collibra configuration and implementation including Asset Models, Workflows and Forms to improve data cataloguing and lineage tracking.
• Provide detailed technical guidance on REST API standards, performance tuning and error handling for resilient services.
• Lead planning and execution of data intelligence use cases leveraging Collibra to improve discoverability and compliance.
• Manage technical review sessions to validate designs and drive continuous improvement of Collibra usage patterns.

Skills

Collibra Cloud

REST API design

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

DevOps

Tools

Collibra Config

Job description

Data Governance - Collibra

As a Collibra DevOps Lead, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable REST API solutions integrated with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud, driving complex data intelligence initiatives across a global enterprise.

You will be a valued member of a high-performing data governance team, working collaboratively with business stakeholders, technical architects, and cross-functional partners across asset and wealth management domains.

About the Role

• Drive end-to-end design and implementation of REST API-based services that enable secure and reliable integration with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud across enterprise data ecosystems
• Lead Collibra Configuration and Implementation, including Asset Models, Workflows, and Forms, translating business data governance requirements into robust technical solutions that improve data cataloguing, lineage tracking, and stewardship workflows
• Provide detailed technical guidance to development teams on REST API standards, request/response structures, performance tuning, and error handling to ensure resilient and maintainable services
• Lead planning and execution of data intelligence use cases that leverage Collibra to improve data discoverability, ownership clarity, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Manage technical review sessions to validate solution designs, identify integration risks with existing systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that refine Collibra usage patterns and optimise metadata models

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring a set number of days per week in a client or Cognizant office in the Netherlands. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• Extensive hands‑on expertise with Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud, including configuration of domains, workflows, roles, and metadata models that enable effective data governance
• Extensive experience designing and building REST API solutions for large-scale enterprise applications, with a strong focus on robustness, performance, and secure data access
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills enabling quick diagnosis of data quality issues, integration failures, and configuration gaps within complex ecosystems
• Proven ability to mentor technical professionals, provide actionable feedback, and promote engineering discipline aligned with organisational standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to explain technical decisions in clear business terms and negotiate priorities across technology and business teams

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Practical understanding of asset and wealth management concepts such as portfolios, investment products, client segments, and regulatory reporting
• Experience facilitating knowledge sharing sessions that build team capability in Collibra modules, REST API patterns, and modern data architecture principles
• Ability to evaluate new features released in Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud and propose phased adoption strategies aligned with the organisational data governance roadmap
• Good working knowledge of best practices in source control, code review, and automated testing for REST API components that minimise production incidents and accelerate safe deployments
• Experience coordinating hybrid team activities through clear collaboration practices, sprint ceremonies, and documentation routines that support both remote and on‑site team members

What We Offer

At Cognizant, we invest in our people. As part of our Netherlands team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary aligned with your expertise and market standards
• A truly international environment within a technology-driven global organisation
• An open team spirit that fosters collaboration, innovation, and inclusion

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Additional employment information

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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