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Senior Database Engineer

washington, DC

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InDev lists this Senior Database Engineer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Senior Database Engineer

InDev is seeking a Senior Database Engineer with 10+ years of experience in data governance, deep expertise in Collibra, to design, implement, and manage enterprise-wide data governance frameworks. The role focuses on establishing robust metadata, data lineage, and master data management practices aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Define, implement, and configure data governance frameworks using Collibra.

Ensure data cataloging, lineage, and stewardship are configured, maintained, and validated within Collibra.

Build, customize, and manage Collibra operating models, workflows, and governance assets.

Collaborate with business and IT teams to establish data policies, standards, and ownership.

Design and maintain enterprise metadata models and manage metadata tagging within Collibra.

Oversee data classification, glossaries, and dictionaries within Collibra.

Collaborate with teams to ensure consistent and accurate master data across systems.

Develop and implement data models, standards, and schemas for structured and unstructured data.

Define, create, and maintain data sharing policies based on security rules.

Develop data integration strategies and support hands‑on integration of disparate sources with governance frameworks.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and federal standards.

Partner with CDO, data stewards, engineers, and analysts to ensure data usability and trustworthiness.

Provide technical guidance on how Collibra integrates with data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, etc.).

Train and support business users on self‑service data discovery using Collibra.

Leverage AI/ML capabilities within Collibra for data quality monitoring and anomaly detection.

Build and maintain automated pipelines for metadata ingestion, lineage capture, and governance workflows.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline (U.S. accredited institution).

10+ years of experience implementing data governance frameworks with Collibra.

Strong knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and master data management practices.

Hands‑on expertise integrating Collibra with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).

Solid understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, and integration strategies.

Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory standards (GDPR, CCPA, federal compliance).

Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders and guide best practices.

Experience with AI/ML or automation tools to enhance data quality and streamline governance workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in DHS Suitability Clearance environments.

Experience building custom Collibra connectors or advanced workflow automations.

Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, catalogs, and governance frameworks.

Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including serverless or ingestion services.

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).

About InDev

InDev is a trailblazing force transforming IT applications for the federal government sector. We empower agencies with cutting‑edge solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and progress. Our culture thrives on collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, enabling a meaningful impact on national scale.

Why InDev

Innovative Environment – Ideas are heard and encouraged.

Meaningful Impact – Projects directly benefit federal agencies.

Dynamic Collaboration – Diverse experts pushing boundaries.

Agile Mindset – Flexibility and rapid growth.

Learning Culture – Ongoing development opportunities.

Cutting‑edge Tech – Latest tools in data integration.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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Worksite address

washington, DC, 20022, US

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