Security-Cleared Tech Lead: Data Governance & Collibra

RadiantHire Solutions, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RadiantHire Solutions, Inc. seeks a hands‑on Technical Lead / Application Development SME with 12+ years of Java, Collibra, and Edge Server experience to design, build, and govern enterprise data solutions.

You will lead metadata management, ingestion pipelines, and automation while guiding implementation with secure, scalable architecture. The role requires active Top Secret or DHS clearance and will partner with stakeholders to deliver mission‑critical data governance across on‑prem and cloud

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of combined experience in Java, Collibra, and Edge Server.
4+ years of experience leading and managing large‑scale Federal IT projects.
Experience defining technical roadmaps for data governance and integration platforms.
Proficiency with Java‑based microservices and custom connector development.
Experience with event‑driven ingestion tools (Kafka, AWS Glue) and automated metadata/lineage workflows.
Ability to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data governance solutions (OAuth/SAML/LDAP, FedRAMP, RBAC).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.
Familiarity with Agile development and DevOps practices.
Experience leveraging AI/ML for data quality monitoring and automation.

Responsibilities

Define the technical roadmap for Collibra integration, Edge Server implementation, and data governance automation.
Align Collibra data governance strategies with business objectives and enterprise architecture.
Drive the adoption of best practices for data ingestion, metadata management, and workflow automation.
Oversee design, development, and deployment by integrating Collibra API, Java microservices, and Edge Servers.
Ensure metadata ingestion using Collibra Edge Server, optimizing ingestion pipelines for performance and reliability.
Guide teams in developing custom connectors to integrate databases, cloud storage, and enterprise applications with Collibra.
Lead the implementation of event‑driven data ingestion using Edge Servers, Apache Kafka, or AWS Glue.
Ensure automated metadata extraction, data lineage tracking, and governance workflows in Collibra.
Establish and enforce data quality, cataloging, and governance policies with Data Stewards and Enterprise Architects.
Review and approve Java‑based microservices and APIs for Collibra and Edge Server integration.
Ensure scalability, performance, and security of data ingestion and governance solutions.
Lead cloud‑based deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and implement CI/CD pipelines for automation.
Implement authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, SAML, LDAP) for secure data access.
Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (FedRAMP, etc.) in metadata management and data ingestion.
Enforce RBAC within Collibra to protect sensitive data.
Lead cross‑functional teams with CDO, Data Architects, Engineers, and Business Stakeholders.
Conduct technical workshops and training on Collibra, Edge Server, and metadata management best practices.
Drive Agile development practices and coordinate with DevOps for deployments.
Leverage AI/ML capabilities within Collibra for data quality monitoring and anomaly detection.
Automate metadata ingestion, data lineage, and governance processes to boost efficiency.