(Top Secret) Technical Lead/ Software Development

Post Date

Feb 03, 2026

Location

Arlington,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

22209
US
Apr 13, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-97a59626-799e-4590-a837-35be462e5b2b

Pay Rate

$112k - $140k (estimate)

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead / Software Development SME with 12+ years of combined experience in Java, Collibra, and Edge Server. This role actively designs, develops, and integrates enterprise data solutions, with a strong focus on metadata management, data ingestion pipelines, and automation. The Technical Lead will write and review code, troubleshoot complex issues, guide implementation decisions, and ensure data governance best practices are enforced across platforms. In addition to mentoring developers and providing technical direction, this role partners closely with stakeholders to deliver scalable, mission-critical solutions.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Candidates must have prior DHS experience and possess an active EOD/DHS clearance or Top Secret Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
12+ years of combined experience in Java, Collibra, and Edge Server.
4+ years of experience leading and managing large-scale Federal IT projects.
Experience defining technical roadmaps for data governance and integration platforms.
Proficiency with Java-based microservices and custom connector development.
Experience with event-driven ingestion tools (Kafka, AWS Glue) and automated metadata/lineage workflows.
Ability to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data governance solutions (OAuth/SAML/LDAP, FedRAMP, RBAC).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience working in environments requiring DHS Suitability Clearance is highly preferred.
Familiarity with building metadata models and taxonomies within enterprise data catalogs.
Hands-on experience integrating Collibra with BI/analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Prior experience supporting large-scale enterprise data modernization initiatives.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.