Senior Java Engineer

CSG is partnering with a confidential federal consulting client to hire a Senior Java Engineer to support large-scale data governance and metadata platforms within a mission-critical government environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of enterprise Java development, metadata management, and data governance automation, contributing to systems that directly support federal data initiatives.

The Role

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing enterprise-grade applications and integrations that power data cataloguing, metadata ingestion, and lineage automation. Working closely with data governance, architecture, and engineering teams, you will help modernise and automate how data is managed across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based backend services and APIs to support enterprise data platforms

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Quarkus, etc.)

• Integrate with enterprise data governance platforms via APIs and SDKs

• Develop and customise workflow automation to support metadata management and governance processes

• Support and enhance metadata ingestion pipelines, including batch and event-driven processing

• Collaborate with UI developers on web-based dashboards and user interfaces

• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and security

• Implement secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, LDAP)

• Work within Agile delivery teams, contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Java application development within enterprise environments

• Strong experience building REST APIs and microservices

• Hands-on experience integrating with data platforms, catalogs, or governance tools

• Solid understanding of metadata, data governance, and lineage concepts

• Experience with ETL/ELT or data ingestion pipelines

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies

• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Collibra (APIs, integrations, workflows, or ingestion tooling)

• Exposure to workflow engines (e.g. BPMN-based tools)

• Experience with Kafka, NiFi, or cloud-native data services

• Background working on federal or government programs

• Active or prior DHS clearance

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact federal data initiatives

• Join a technically strong team focused on automation, modern engineering, and innovation

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data governance technologies

• Hybrid working model in the Washington, DC area

• Long-term program stability and meaningful career growth