Data Collection System (DCS) Developer/Team Lead

Mayvin; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin is seeking a Data Collection System (DCS) Developer/Team Lead to support the DHS FEMA T&E division. Responsibilities include maintaining and enhancing DCS, deploying via AWS CI/CD, and ensuring data collection quality and security across multiple test events.

The role requires coordinating with Data Managers, analysts, cybersecurity staff, and government stakeholders to enable data validation and long-term archival storage. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or enterprise app support.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities, data validation, or operational test environments.
• Familiarity with change management, configuration control boards, and QA methodologies.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Strong ability to coordinate across multiple technical and operational stakeholders.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing task assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Data Collection Systems (DCS) with new features and bug fixes.
• Manage application configuration, release packaging, and deployment across environments using AWS-based CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Managers and test teams to define requirements and enable event-specific capabilities.
• Develop data-processing solutions and deliver compliant data packages for delivery and archival storage.
• Maintain security posture by applying vulnerability remediation and security updates.
• Lead coordination efforts across stakeholders and manage risks across multiple test events.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Requirements translation

Stakeholder coordination

Test & evaluation experience

Security & QA understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Systems / Computer Engineering

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

CI/CD Pipelines

Git / Version Control

SQL / PostgreSQL

Linux / Windows Administration

Security Best Practices

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington, DC 20024

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $170,000.00

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Government

Position Summary

Mayvin is currently seeking a Data Collection System (DCS) Developer/Team Lead to provide support to the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Division in the Department Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS FEMA). This individual is responsible for the maintenance, enhancement, security, deployment, and operational support of the data collection systems T&E events. This position supports the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis and development through deployment, testing, operational execution, and archival data delivery. The role requires close coordination with Data Managers, analysts, cybersecurity personnel, test teams, and government stakeholders to ensure successful collection, validation, and preservation of test data.

Eligibility

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active SECRET clearance.
• This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Data Collection Systems (DCS) by implementing new features, resolving defects, automating processes, and ensuring software quality through established development and configuration management practices
• Manage application configuration, release packaging, and deployment activities across test, staging, and production environments using AWS-based CI/CD pipelines and change management procedures
• Partner with Data Managers and test teams to define requirements, implement event-specific capabilities, provide operational support during test execution, and ensure successful data collection operations
• Develop data-processing solutions, support verification and validation activities, and produce compliant data packages for customer delivery and long-term government archival storage
• Maintain system security posture by implementing vulnerability remediation, applying security updates, coordinating with cybersecurity stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with applicable DHS and organizational requirements
• Lead technical coordination efforts by managing system resources, facilitating Change Control Boards (CCBs), coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders, monitoring development risks, and overseeing support activities across multiple test events

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 10years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or enterprise application support
• Experience supporting test and evaluation activities, data validation processes, or operational test environments
• Familiarity with change management, configuration control boards, and software quality assurance methodologies
• Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans
• Strong ability to coordinate across multiple technical and operational stakeholders
• Experience leading technical teams, task assignments, or project execution activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in software development using modern programming and scripting languages (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript/Typescript, PowerShell, SQL, bash)
• Experience with relational database (PostgreSQL preferred) design, SQL development, and database administration concepts
• Experience developing automation tools, data processing scripts, and system integration
• Knowledge of software version control systems and branching strategies
• Experience with AWS cloud services (preferred, EC2, ECS, ECR, RDS, CloudFormation, CodeCommit, and CodePipeline)
• Familiarity with application deployment, system administration, and troubleshooting in Linux and Windows environments
• Experience implementing cybersecurity updates, vulnerability remediation, and secure development practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting CBRN, DHS, or federal government programs
• Experience with data archiving, metadata management, and long-term records preservation
• Knowledge of scientific, laboratory, sensory/instrumentation, operational test support systems, and data collection architectures
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity experience with Infrastructure as Code (especially AWS CDK)
• Familiarity with a monorepo with build orchestration tooling (Nx and mise)
• Familiarity with Authentication/security (e.g., JWT, OIDC/SSO)

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