Senior Data Governance & Metadata Specialist

Contract Type: W2 Only | Duration: 6+ Months |

Location:

Coppell, TX ( onsite ) | Pay Range: $60 - $62 per hour on W2 | Primary

Skills:

Atlan/Collibra (expert), Data Governance (Advanced), Metadata Management (Expert), Data Lineage (Proficiency), SQL (Advanced).

This role is for a Senior Data Governance & Metadata Specialist responsible for ensuring high-quality data assets and facilitating data discovery within a retail environment. The ideal candidate will manage metadata, enforce governance policies, and enhance data lineage using advanced tools and platforms. This position requires a proven track record in data stewardship and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Manage and enrich metadata in Atlan, documenting datasets, tables, and pipelines for discoverability.
• Implement and uphold data cataloging standards, classifications, and business glossary.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, including RBAC/ABAC and compliance.
• Build and maintain end-to-end data lineage for impact analysis and traceability.
• Collaborate with data teams and business stakeholders to improve data accessibility and usability.

• Hands-on experience with Atlan or similar data cataloging tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and lineage principles.
• Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with modern data platforms.

Domain/Industry

Experience:

Retail experience required.