Collibra Developer (Senior / Expert / SME)

Insight Xcite; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental andVision

7% 401(k) employer contribution

Flexible PTO

Annual Flex Bonus up to 5%

Education reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Referral rewards

Pet insurance (from Jan 2027)

Job summary

Insight Xcite is seeking Collibra Developers for mission-focused opportunities at a government client site in Chantilly, VA. Roles range from Senior to SME, focusing on data governance, metadata management, and data catalog solutions.

Candidates will translate governance requirements into scalable Collibra implementations, develop integrations, and help establish governance practices. The firm emphasizes strict security, onsite work, and competitive compensation.

Job description

About the role

Insight Xcite is recruiting Collibra Developers for current and upcoming mission-focused opportunities, including Senior, Expert, and Subject Matter Expert (SME) assignments. Build and enhance enterprise data governance, metadata management, and data catalog solutions that help organizations improve data visibility, trust, quality, and compliance. Opportunities may involve platform development, workflow automation, metadata integration, governance process implementation, or enterprise data management initiatives.

Specific tools, seniority, education, certifications, and experience requirements depend on the assignment. We will review those requirements, the work location, and the schedule with candidates during the matching process. The examples below describe different types of work; applicants are not expected to have every skill or technology listed.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer data governance requirements into scalable Collibra solutions, workflows, and technical implementations.
• Configure and customize Collibra assets, domains, workflows, operating models, responsibilities, policies, and governance processes.
• Develop integrations between Collibra and enterprise systems, including data catalogs, metadata repositories, cloud platforms, and business intelligence tools.
• Implement and maintain metadata synchronization, lineage, data quality, and stewardship capabilities.
• Partner with data stewards, governance teams, business stakeholders, and technical teams to establish and improve data governance practices.
• Develop technical documentation, support platform administration activities, and maintain secure configuration and development practices.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing, configuring, or developing solutions on the Collibra Data Intelligence Platform.
• Experience developing, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting workflows, integrations, APIs, or automation solutions.
• Ability to translate business and governance requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, data owners, and technical teams while documenting solutions clearly.

Some assignments require substantial hands-on Collibra development experience or advanced data governance expertise; others may consider transferable data management, metadata, or enterprise platform experience.

Examples of work

• Platform development and workflow automation: Collibra workflows, operating models, responsibilities, governance processes, approval workflows, and stewardship activities.
• Metadata management and data cataloging: business glossary management, metadata ingestion, asset modeling, lineage visualization, data classification, and governance reporting.
• Enterprise integrations and APIs: Collibra REST APIs, Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud, Java, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT platforms, and cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Data governance and quality: stewardship programs, policy implementation, data quality frameworks, reference data management, compliance initiatives, and data lifecycle management.
• Platform engineering and security: role-based access controls, secure platform administration, release management, audit support, and governance initiatives supporting Zero Trust and data protection requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collibra Ranger Certification, Collibra Steward Certification, or Collibra Expert Certification.
• Experience integrating Collibra with tools such as Informatica, Alation, ServiceNow, Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, NIST, or other data governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with data architecture, data modeling, and enterprise information management practices.

Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of our work, Insight Xcite does not sponsor or process security clearances at this time.
Applicants must currently possess an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FSP) to be considered for employment.
Please do not apply if you do not currently hold this level of clearance.

Work Location Requirement

All Insight Xcite positions are onsite. We do not offer remote or hybrid opportunities.
Applicants must be willing and able to work in person at the designated customer location.

Compensation

Compensation within the advertised range is based on relevant experience, demonstrated technical skills, and the requirements of the specific assignment. The upper end is reserved for candidates who meet the most advanced requirements.

Benefits That Support You

• Company-paid medical, dental and vision through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with optional plan upgrades.
• 7% employer contribution to your 401(k), vested immediately, with no match required, starting with your first paycheck.
• Flexible PTO from day one without accrual.
• Annual Flex Bonus opportunities up to 5%.
• Up to $5,250 education reimbursement for approved courses after six months of full-time employment and successful completion.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Referral rewards of $500 per month for qualifying referrals.
• Annual compensation reviews.
• Starting January 2027: pet insurance with a 100% company-paid premium for one pet.

Candidate Authenticity and Use of AI

AI tools may be used to help format or draft application materials; however, all submitted information must accurately represent the candidate’s own experience, qualifications, and work history. Candidates should be prepared to discuss and verify the information provided. Do not include classified or sensitive customer information.

About Insight Xcite

Insight Xcite is a mission-focused consulting firm supporting critical government programs through data-driven engineering, technology, cybersecurity, analytics, and operational expertise. We partner with customers across the national security community to deliver innovative solutions in highly secure, fast-paced environments.

Our teams are composed of experienced professionals who thrive on collaboration, accountability, and supporting mission success. We value technical excellence, integrity, and employees who are committed to solving complex challenges and making an impact.

The pay range for this role is:

180,000 - 240,000 USD per year (Government Client Site – Chantilly VA)