Senior DataHub Developer

Description

We are seeking a Senior DataHub Developer to support a federal client's enterprise case management and data integration platform. This role is responsible for the design, development, and sustainment of a modern, cloud-based system leveraging Appian, Drupal, Apache Kafka, and AWS/Azure environments .

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support mission-critical operations, including high-volume data processing, interagency data sharing, and public-facing applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications across:

• Appian case management platform
  
• Drupal-based external portals
  
• Apache Kafka event-streaming systems ( DataHub )
  
• Cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
  

Collaborate closely with federal stakeholders, including Project Managers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and technical teams, to:

• Gather and refine functional and technical requirements
  
• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
  

Lead and contribute to:

• System architecture design and technical solutioning
  
• Integration across distributed systems and external agencies
  
• Design decisions, technical prioritization, and backlog refinement
  

Develop and implement:

• Event-driven architectures using Kafka
  
• Secure, scalable APIs and data pipelines
  
• Enhancements to improve system performance, usability, and maintainability
  
• Ensure compliance with federal security, accessibility (Section 508), and DevSecOps standards
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve system defects, performance issues, and production incidents
  

Produce and maintain technical documentation, including:

• Architecture diagrams
  
• Root cause analyses
  
• Design specifications
  
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, introducing new tools, frameworks, or approaches to enhance system capabilities
  
• Support Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or related field
  
• Minimum 6+ years of experience supporting large-scale IT systems
  
• Must be a United States (U.S.) Citizen and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract, and laws do apply
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government systems , particularly high-volume or public-facing platforms
  
• Familiarity with case management systems or workflow-driven applications
  
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
  
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
  
• Experience with Section 508 accessibility compliance
  
• Background in immigration, labor, or regulatory systems (highly desirable)
  

Hands-on experience with:

• Appian (low-code platform development)
  
• Apache Kafka (event streaming, messaging systems)
  
• Drupal CMS (content management and web platforms)
  
• Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
  
• Cosmos DB, Oracle, and complex SQL queries
  
• JavaScript and modern web technologies
  
• GitLab or similar version control tools
  
• JIRA or Agile project management tools
  

Experience with:

• DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
  
• System integration and API development
  
• Debugging and resolving complex system issues
  
• Experience supporting federal government systems , particularly high-volume or public-facing platforms
  
• Familiarity with case management systems or workflow-driven applications
  
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing
  
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
  
• Experience with Section 508 accessibility compliance
  

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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

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