Lead Web Developer

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. seeks a Technical Lead / Lead Web Developer to direct day-to-day technical execution for a Federal web modernization and digital services program.

You will lead development teams while collaborating with UX, content, QA, accessibility, infrastructure, and Government stakeholders to deliver secure, responsive, accessible digital products. This role translates business requirements into technical designs, guides development activities, supports deployments, and resolves

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Drupal or similar WCMS-based websites and web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development, configuration, testing support, and release of website enhancements, Drupal/WCMS changes, custom modules, APIs, and backend integrations.

Skills

PHP

Drupal

HTML5/CSS/JS

REST/JSON/XML

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

WCMS

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Drush

Composer

Docker

AWS

Job description

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. 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 is seeking aTechnical Lead / Lead Web Developer to direct day-to-day technical execution for aFederal 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to [e-mail], we'll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.