Lead System/Software Developer/Technical Architect (Must have Drupal Experience)

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)-Preference will be given to Washington D. C. Area (Must be willing to Commute for any Nessessary Meetings)
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain Public Trust or applicable federal clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Viderity

Viderity is a HUBZone and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over 15 years of experience delivering innovative digital solutions to federal and commercial clients. We specialize in secure, scalable, and mission-aligned application development and modernization services.

Position Summary

Viderity is seeking a Lead System/Software Developer/Technical Architect to lead the architecture and development of a high-traffic web portal that supports up to 500 submissions per hour and 100 concurrent users. This individual will play a critical role in designing and delivering a modern, scalable, and secure platform aligned with federal IT standards (e.g., HTTPS, IPv6) and DevSecOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of complex Drupal solutions in a federal environment.

• Develop and extend Drupal core and custom modules, workflows, and role-based permissions.

• Integrate Drupal with enterprise systems, APIs, and identity management platforms (e.g., login.gov, Okta, Azure AD).

• Apply DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding.

• Ensure scalability, performance tuning, and compliance with federal security and accessibility standards (FedRAMP, NIST, Section 508).

• 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

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Why Join Viderity?

• Work remotely with a mission-driven team passionate about public sector innovation

• Lead impactful projects that directly support federal agency performance and modernization goals

• Contribute to a values-driven company focused on agility, security, and servi