United States onlyWe are seeking aSeniorDataHubDeveloperto support a federal client’s enterprise case management and data integration platform. This roleis responsible forthe design, development, and sustainment of a modern, cloud-based systemleveragingAppian, 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, andmaintainenterprise 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), andDevSecOpsstandards
Troubleshoot and resolve system defects, performance issues, and production incidents
Produce andmaintaintechnical documentation, including:
Architecture diagrams
Root cause analyses
Design specifications
Identifyopportunities 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
Minimum6+ years of experiencesupporting large-scale IT systems
Must be a United States(U.S.)Citizenand thework MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States(U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract, and laws do apply
Ability to obtainandmaintainaFederal Public Trust
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supportingfederal government systems, particularly high-volume or public-facing platforms
Familiarity withcase management systemsor workflow-driven applications
Experience withevent-driven architectures and real-time data processing
Knowledge offederal security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
Experience withSection 508 accessibility compliance
Background inimmigration, 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 supportingfederal government systems, particularly high-volume or public-facing platforms
Familiarity withcase management systemsor workflow-driven applications
Experience withevent-driven architectures and real-time data processing
Knowledge offederal security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP)
Experience withSection 508 accessibility compliance
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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
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