Lead Web Developer
Position: Technical Lead / Lead Web Developer Location: Hybrid or Remote Terms: Full Time Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Preferred; Ability to Obtain Public Trust Travel: 0–10% RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability (R.I.V.A.). They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while supporting missions that matter. Position Overview RIVA Solutions is seeking a Technical Lead / Lead Web Developer to direct day-to-day technical execution for a Federal web modernization and digital services program. The ideal candidate will lead development teams while collaborating with UX, content, QA, accessibility, infrastructure, and Government stakeholders to deliver secure, responsive, maintainable, and accessible digital products. This role is responsible for translating business requirements into technical designs, guiding development activities, supporting deployments, and resolving complex technical issues across Drupal/WCMS platforms, APIs, integrations, search, and web applications. 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. Coordinate 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, 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 RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.