Lead Web Developer

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development, configuration, testing support, and release of website enhancements, Drupal/WCMS changes, custom modules, APIs, and backend integrations.
• Break down business requirements and user stories into technical tasks, estimates, acceptance criteria, and implementation plans.
• Guide developers in applying Drupal best practices, secure coding standards, responsive design, Section 508 accessibility practices, and reusable component patterns.
• Support migrations from legacy sites or third-level domains into approved Federal client WCMS platforms, including content models, redirects, metadata, taxonomy, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with UX and content teams to implement templates, navigation, banners, landing pages, microsites, visual designs, and interactive functionality.
• Support CI/CD, Git branching, code reviews, peer reviews, release packaging, deployment coordination, and rollback planning.
• Collaborate with QA and Trusted Testers to resolve functional, accessibility, browser, mobile, W3C, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal-related defects.
• Coordinate technical issue resolution with Federal client IT, Federal IT operations stakeholders, hosting/cloud vendors, and other contractors.
• Mentor developers and provide leadership during Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, demos, and backlog refinement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Drupal or similar WCMS-based websites and web applications.
• Strong skills in PHP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, REST/JSON/XML, responsive design, and modern web development practices.
• Experience building custom modules, templates, content types, workflows, or integrations within CMS environments.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum or Kanban delivery methodologies, user stories, backlog refinement, demos, and iterative delivery.
• Working knowledge of Section 508/WCAG, W3C validation, browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and Federal web standards.
• Experience with Git, code reviews, CI/CD processes, deployment coordination, and defect remediation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Drupal 8/9/10 migrations, Drush, Composer, Docker/Docksal, Acquia, AWS, or similar cloud-hosted Drupal environments.
• Experience with search technologies, AI/chatbot integration, Google Analytics/DAP, Tableau embedding, or data visualization integration.
• Security+ or comparable certification; experience supporting ATO, FISMA, NIST, or FedRAMP-aligned environments.
• Federal, public health, scientific dissemination, or healthcare website experience.

Salary

$125K

RIVA Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)

Additional Workplace Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Statement