Informatica Architect & Subject Matter Expert; SME

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Credence has an upcoming need for an Informatica Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team supporting architecting, implementing and leading the team to implement Enterprise Data Management Products, including Power Center. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and ensure the solution meets the specific needs of the government. This position is based in Credence’s corporate offices located in Tysons Corner in McLean, VA and Dayton, OH.

This project is slated to begin onboarding in September 2026.

• Lead the discovery sessions with customer and partners to understand requirements and challenges and architect solutions.
• Lead the modernization effort to transition an existing legacy system to the Informatica Power Center platform, ensuring a seamless integration with existing architectures.
• Provide deep technical expertise in Informatica Power Center, including its various tools (e.g., Data Integration, Data Quality, Metadata Manager), and guide the team in best practices and efficient use of the platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (including Federal clients, engineers, and business analysts) to design, document, and implement solutions that align with program objectives.
• Develop and drive solutioning strategies to meet the unique challenges of the modernization effort, offering both technical and strategic recommendations.
• Assist in mapping out the transformation and data integration processes, ensuring data flow and accuracy through the system modernization.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on Informatica tool usage, system architecture, and related best practices.
• Review existing system processes and propose improvements and optimizations based on Informatica’s capabilities.
• Conduct workshops, briefings, and knowledge-sharing sessions with the government client and internal teams.
• Support the preparation of documentation for the new system architecture, designs, and technical specifications.
• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions by using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise data integration, specifically with Informatica Power Center and related Informatica tools.
• Proven track record of leading and executing similar modernization efforts for Federal government systems or large-scale enterprise data platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Informatica Power Center components, including but not limited to Data Integration, Data Quality, and Metadata Manager.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, data modeling, ETL processes, and integration strategies.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex data workflows, data pipelines, and transformation logic.
• Strong ability to…