Informatica Architect & SME — Data Modernization Lead

Credence Management Solutions, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence Management Solutions, LLC seeks an Informatica Architect and SME to lead enterprise data modernization efforts, guiding architecture and implementation of PowerCenter-based data platforms for government programs.

Based in McLean, VA (Tysons Corner) with onboarding planned for September 2026, the role requires deep Informatica expertise, cloud experience, and strong leadership to drive secure, scalable data solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise data integration experience with Informatica PowerCenter and related Informatica tools.
• Proven track record leading modernization efforts for Federal government systems or large-scale data platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Informatica PowerCenter components (Data Integration, Data Quality, Metadata Manager).
• Strong system architecture, data modeling, ETL, and integration design skills.
• Experience designing complex data workflows and data pipelines with transformation logic.
• Strong troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance abilities for Informatica-based solutions.
• Awareness of current trends in data integration, governance, and Informatica technologies.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and clients.
• Experience with Informatica in cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and containerized architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and Federal regulatory/compliance standards.
• Informatica certifications are highly desirable; security clearance eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sessions with customer and partners to understand requirements and architect solutions.
• Orchestrate modernization to transition legacy systems to Informatica PowerCenter with seamless integration.
• Provide deep technical expertise in Informatica PowerCenter and related tools to guide the team.
• Collaborate with federal clients, engineers, and analysts to align with program objectives.
• Develop solutioning strategies to meet modernization challenges with technical and strategic input.
• Map transformation and data integration processes ensuring data quality during modernization.
• Mentor junior team members on Informatica tools and best practices.
• Review current processes and propose Informatica-driven improvements.
• Conduct workshops and knowledge-sharing with government clients and internal teams.
• Prepare documentation for new system architecture, designs, and specs.
• Deliver high-quality software solutions with scalable, maintainable code.
• Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Informatica PowerCenter

Informatica Data Quality

Informatica Metadata Manager

Informatica Cloud

AWS

Azure

Containerization

DevSecOps practices

Job description

Credence Management Solutions, LLC seeks an Informatica Architect and SME to lead enterprise data modernization efforts, guiding architecture and implementation of PowerCenter-based data platforms for government programs.

Based in McLean, VA (Tysons Corner) with onboarding planned for September 2026, the role requires deep Informatica expertise, cloud experience, and strong leadership to drive secure, scalable data solutions.