Viderity Inc. is hiring a Lead System/Software Developer/Technical Architect to spearhead the development of a modern, high-volume web portal. You will design and deliver a scalable, secure platform that supports up to 500 submissions per hour and 100 concurrent users, aligning with federal IT standards and DevSecOps best practices. This is a leadership role for a mission-driven team passionate about public sector innovation.
What You'll Do
- Design and document the technical architecture of a modern web-based portal platform.
- Oversee end-to-end software selection, configuration, and API integration.
- Ensure platform scalability, performance, and availability under high-volume usage.
- Lead the development team, providing technical oversight across front-end, back-end, and DevOps efforts.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity experts to ensure FISMA/FedRAMP-compliant controls and federal compatibility (IPv6, HTTPS, etc.).
- Guide UX/UI decisions to ensure accessibility (WCAG/Section 508 compliance) and usability.
- Develop and enforce best practices for coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
- Ensure data architecture aligns with project goals, scalability needs, and security requirements.
- Provide leadership during the transition from the current portal system to the new architecture.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development or technical architecture roles.
- Proven experience designing and deploying scalable, cloud-based platforms.
- Strong understanding of frontend and backend development frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Node.js, Python, .NET).
- Hands-on knowledge of database and data management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with federal IT standards, especially HTTPS, IPv6, and accessibility requirements.
- Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and infrastructure as code.
- Drupal experience is a must.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional software development teams in Agile environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting federal government platforms or enterprise-level systems.
- Drupal development experience (i.e., knows Drupal architecture and how to create Drupal modules, ideally in Drupal 9).
- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Certifications in cloud architecture, DevOps, or security (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP, PMP).
- Master’s Degree.
Technical Stack
- Frameworks/Languages: Angular, React, Node.js, Python, .NET
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
- DevOps & Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- CMS: Drupal
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
- 401(k) with company matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Candidates can work from anywhere within the United States, with support for work in the District of Columbia.
Viderity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
