Technical Lead – Web Services Modernization
True Tandem.com
Office
Washington, DC
Full Time
Company DescriptionTrueTandem's mission is to be a trusted information technology solutions provider, committed to the success of our customers, communities and employees. To enable this mission, we listen to our customers’ needs, empower our dedicated and talented employees, envision success together, and deliver innovative cost-effective solutions. For our customers, we aim to deliver more power to meet their business outcomes through technology implementation, integration, optimization and customization. We enable some of the most well-known companies, nonprofits and federal agencies in the United States to intelligently plan and develop their applications, modernize their infrastructure and manage their data.
As a Technical Lead on TrueTandem’s Digital Modernization team, you will lead a high-performing team of developers supporting the Web Services program—modernizing and maintaining mission-critical platforms. This role oversees all technical aspects of the engagement, including architecture, delivery, integration, and performance of Drupal 11, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 environments. You will guide the team in adopting modern engineering practices—Agile delivery, DevSecOps automation, and test-driven development—to strengthen site reliability, enhance accessibility, and reduce technical debt. At TrueTandem, we combine modern technology with fAederal mission focus. You’ll work closely with program leadership, developers, and federal stakeholders to translate strategic goals into secure, scalable, and measurable digital outcomes.
Leadership & Delivery· Lead a technical delivery team responsible for enterprise Drupal modernization, integrations, and maintenance.· Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the Web Services Product Owner, coordinating sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and cross-team collaboration.· Oversee technical design, architecture, and code quality across multiple web platforms.· Mentor and coach developers on best practices for modern web development, accessibility, and secure coding.· Manage workload distribution, task assignments, and performance across the technical team.Architecture & Development· Define and maintain the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with modernization strategy.· Implement DevSecOps pipelines for automated builds, testing (Behat/Gherkin), and deployments.· Ensure consistent configuration management, version control, and documentation across all systems.· Oversee integrations with enterprise systems, APIs, and Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Power Platform).· Use AI-assisted validation tools and performance monitoring platforms (New Relic, Splunk, Akamai) to optimize site reliability and accessibility.Quality & Governance· Enforce development standards, peer reviews, and Section 508/WCAG compliance.· Track and manage technical debt remediation efforts and modernization priorities.· Support security compliance activities in alignment with FISMA, FedRAMP, and policy.· Provide technical reporting, progress updates, and risk mitigation recommendations to program leadership.
Required Skills:· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).· 8+ years of technology experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.· Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and automated testing (Behat, PHPUnit).· Familiarity with cloud-based hosting and CDNs (Akamai, Acquia Cloud, Pantheon).· Strong understanding of Section 508, WCAG 2.1, FISMA, and other federal compliance frameworks.· Experience leading teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.· Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional InformationTrueTandem is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
As a Technical Lead on TrueTandem’s Digital Modernization team, you will lead a high-performing team of developers supporting the Web Services program—modernizing and maintaining mission-critical platforms. This role oversees all technical aspects of the engagement, including architecture, delivery, integration, and performance of Drupal 11, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365 environments. You will guide the team in adopting modern engineering practices—Agile delivery, DevSecOps automation, and test-driven development—to strengthen site reliability, enhance accessibility, and reduce technical debt. At TrueTandem, we combine modern technology with fAederal mission focus. You’ll work closely with program leadership, developers, and federal stakeholders to translate strategic goals into secure, scalable, and measurable digital outcomes.
Leadership & Delivery· Lead a technical delivery team responsible for enterprise Drupal modernization, integrations, and maintenance.· Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the Web Services Product Owner, coordinating sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and cross-team collaboration.· Oversee technical design, architecture, and code quality across multiple web platforms.· Mentor and coach developers on best practices for modern web development, accessibility, and secure coding.· Manage workload distribution, task assignments, and performance across the technical team.Architecture & Development· Define and maintain the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with modernization strategy.· Implement DevSecOps pipelines for automated builds, testing (Behat/Gherkin), and deployments.· Ensure consistent configuration management, version control, and documentation across all systems.· Oversee integrations with enterprise systems, APIs, and Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Power Platform).· Use AI-assisted validation tools and performance monitoring platforms (New Relic, Splunk, Akamai) to optimize site reliability and accessibility.Quality & Governance· Enforce development standards, peer reviews, and Section 508/WCAG compliance.· Track and manage technical debt remediation efforts and modernization priorities.· Support security compliance activities in alignment with FISMA, FedRAMP, and policy.· Provide technical reporting, progress updates, and risk mitigation recommendations to program leadership.
Required Skills:· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).· 8+ years of technology experience with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.· Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and automated testing (Behat, PHPUnit).· Familiarity with cloud-based hosting and CDNs (Akamai, Acquia Cloud, Pantheon).· Strong understanding of Section 508, WCAG 2.1, FISMA, and other federal compliance frameworks.· Experience leading teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.· Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Additional InformationTrueTandem is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Technical Lead – Web Services Modernization
Office
Washington, DC
Full Time
October 6, 2025