Senior DataHub Developer
About The Position
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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
