Overview
Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Azure
DevOps
SQL
stakeholders
Scrum Masters
Agile
Job Details
The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking a technical lead with a minimum of 10 years of IT experience for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.
The position will act as the technical lead for an established development team that is currently adding additional staffing in support of the project. The technical lead will provide oversight, direction, and guidance/consultation to the project development team throughout the entire project lifecycle through final acceptance of all deliverables. Will work with the project manager to ensure all aspects of project management disciplines and ensure compliance with agency-specific and Commonwealth project management and project governance policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Review and validate project deliverables to ensure information accuracy, thoroughness, completeness, and compliance. Ensures the project has a valid project plan that maintains scope, tasks, schedules, estimates, and status, and that information is accurately disseminated to IT management. Directs corrective actions in any area in which performance falls below objectives. Monitor the progress of the project and provide quick and accurate responses to agency leadership as to the status, issues, and risks of the project. Serve as liaison between agency leadership and VITA in cooperation with the project manager. Assist in the preparation of reports and materials for regularly scheduled project reviews with agency leadership, VITA, and the project oversight committee.
This position will be hybrid, with a firm requirement to work on-site a minimum of three days per week.
Skills Table:
Skill
Required/Desired
Amount
of Experience
Proven experience as a technical lead or similar role leading development teams through full project lifecycle on large-scale projects
Required
10
Years
Extensive knowledge of Azure Cloud Services like Azure Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Azure A
Required
10
Years
Proficient in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript)
Required
10
Years
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservice architecture, and serverless computing
Required
10 Years
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor and Application Insights
Required
10
Years
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in Azure (e.g., Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
Required
10 Years
Understanding of secure coding practices, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance frameworks like GDPR or ISO
Required
10
Years
Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum practices, ceremonies, and iterative development
Required
10
Years
Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters and stakeholders
Required
10
Years
Experience guiding junior developers, promoting best practices, and maintaining code quality
Required
10
Years
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Required
10
Years
Ability to clearly communicate across distributed teams
Required
10
Years
Skill with problem-solving and architectural decision-making
Required
10
YearsBachelor s or master s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field strongly desired.
Required
10
Years
Microsoft certification as DevOps Engineer Expert highly desired
Highly desired
10
Years
Scrum certifications such as SAFe are highly desirable.
Highly desired
10
Years
This position will be hybrid, with a firm requirement to work on-site a minimum of three days per week. Does your candidate agree to work a hybrid schedule?
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