Technical Team Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Holiday pay

Health benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Virginia Tax seeks a Technical Team Lead to steer technology strategy and modernization of tax processing systems in Richmond with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

We require strong Angular and Spring Boot experience, Oracle SQL proficiency, and prior government‑sector work. Eligible for the Virginia Retirement System and other state benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Angular for UI development.
• Proficiency in Spring Boot for backend API design and implementation.
• Hands‑on experience integrating applications with Oracle databases and writing complex SQL.
• Experience analyzing specs, writing high‑quality code, and performing unit tests.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Shell scripting (Linux/Unix) or Windows PowerShell experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate needs into technical designs.
• Lead development, ensure high quality code, and manage integration across systems.
• Drive modernization and performance improvements for tax processing apps.
• Support Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and reviews.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and guide root-cause analysis.
• Provide technical mentorship and promote best practices.

Skills

Angular UI

Spring Boot

Oracle SQL

Agile/Scrum

Shell/PowerShell

Federal/state govt exp

Tools

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Title: Technical Team Lead

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $125,000 - $140,000, Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Taxation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/work-with-us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Office of Technology is seeking a dynamic, experienced Technical Team Lead to drive innovation and transformation within our tax return processing systems. In this critical leadership role, you will guide technical strategy, modernize core applications, and ensure our systems evolve to meet the changing needs of Virginia taxpayers and the Commonwealth.

As the Technical Team Lead, you will work closely with business partners, technical teams, and subject matter experts to refine requirements, architect scalable solutions, and deliver high-quality enhancements. Your leadership will play a key role in modernizing one of our most complex and mission critical applications, directly impacting system performance, user experience, and long-term reliability.

In this role, you will…

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate functional needs into technical specifications and architecture designs
• Lead development efforts, ensuring high quality code, thorough testing, and smooth integration across interconnected systems
• Drive modernization and enhancement of tax processing applications with a focus on stability, scalability, and performance
• Support Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, iterative development, and sprint reviews
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and guide the team in identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions
• Provide technical mentorship, encourage best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Contribute to deployment, automation, and operational support through shell scripting or PowerShell

The position is located at our Main Street Centre location in Richmond Virginia and has a hybrid schedule consisting of 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days teleworking (Monday and Friday).

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000, commensurate with knowledge, skill and experience.

Benefits

• Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance with flexible schedule options and up to two days of telework per week.
• 12 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
• Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more.

At Virginia Tax…

We are dedicated, resourceful individuals who strive to exceed our customers’ expectations. Not only do we serve the public, we are the public. We are a part of a community that cares about and celebrates each other, who promote opportunities for growth within a stable environment, and support a healthy work-life balance.

What we do matters. So do you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in Angular for UI development
• Proficiency in Spring Boot for backend API design and implementation
• Hands‑on experience integrating applications with Oracle databases, including the ability to write complex SQL and work with stored procedures
• Proven ability to analyze technical/functional specifications, develop high-quality code, conduct unit testing, and troubleshoot across integrated systems
• Practical experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery frameworks
• Experience with Linux/Unix shell scripting or Windows PowerShell
• Prior work experience within Federal or State government (employee or contractor), with familiarity navigating government processes and compliance requirements

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of AWS services
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with PostgreSQL

Special Instructions

All Virginia Tax employees must be current with filing their tax returns ensuring they were filed in compliance with established laws, rules and regulations.

Selected candidate(s) will be required to consent to and successfully pass a background investigation which includes fingerprint-based criminal history, tax compliance, and DMV driving record (if applicable) checks. Selected candidates require a valid Driver’s License.

The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours.

Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Virginia Tax participates in E-verify.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application and/or resume.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name: Virginia Tax Talent Acquisition Team

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]