[Hiring] Senior DataHub Developer @ICF

Role 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.

• 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

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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