Alation Developer- job post

February 3, 2026

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United States

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Shift and schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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Experience: 5+ Years

Silver Spring, Maryland-USA

Job Description

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or metadata management
  • Proven experience with Alation and strong knowledge of its functionalities, including data cataloguing, data lineage, and metadata management

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement data governance solutions using the Alation platform
  • Define & implement comprehensive data catalog using Alation and ensuring that data assets are accurately described, categorized.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and develop solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Work with data stewards to identify critical data elements and define data lineage
  • Integrate Alation with other enterprise systems, Data Governance tools / Solutions
  • Desi & develop custom workflows and integrations with other systems to automate data governance processes
    Troubleshoot and resolve Alation issues.
  • Strong understanding of data management concepts, metadata (technical and business) and data governance
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest Alation features and best practices.

Technical Skills

Technologies
ASP.NET 4.0 or above

Programming Languages
C#

Database Management
MS SQL, Oracle

Integrations
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100%

Software Development

70%

System Integrations

Key Responsibilities

  • Define robust architectures for new applications, leveraging and enhancing existing building blocks or creating new reusable components
  • Enhances existing applications as per customer requirements
  • Provides decision on adjusting product architecture as customer requirements, market conditions and technology evolves
  • Identifies and articulates new technology, programming, design methodology, and best practices
  • Developments and Maintains Technical Documentation
  • Provides estimates on technology solutions delivery and integration effort
  • Plays a key system integrator and architect role in implementing web application
  • Provides Technical guidance to the proposed solution should be provided to the project teams as needed
  • Manages and performs web application deployments
  • Perform root cause analysis for production issues and provide solutions in a timely fashion
  • Maintain traceability between requirements, design, and test case
  • Meet objectives as assigned and interact with the project team to organize timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
  • Manage and supervise a team of Software Developers.
  • Develop and maintain good communication and working relationships with team members
  • Lead in the development and implementation of new technologies.
  • Lead in testing and evaluating new upgrades to technologies.
  • Other activities as determined as important by the Program Manager.
  • Job Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying web-based applications with ASP.NET 4.0 or above using C#.
  • BS/MS degree in MIS, CS, or a related discipline is required.
  • Designing and developing new features and/or maintaining existing applications developed on ASP.NET MVC.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment under deadline pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with various teams.
  • Ability to communicate well and work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a Public Trust background security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information.
  • The place of performance will be on-site at the client (or office) location in Rockville, MD Monday to Friday. The candidate is expected to be at the work location 8 hours a day, covering peak hours of 9 am – 4 pm.