Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field., 6+ years of experience managing technical operations and maintenance efforts., Strong familiarity with CMS platforms (preferably Drupal) and AWS cloud environments., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) with a strong understanding of agile delivery processes..

Key responsibilities:

Lead daily development operations within a DevSecOps environment for enterprise applications.

Ensure delivery of high-quality software enhancements and ongoing platform modernization.

Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to align priorities and manage team capacity.

Drive continuous improvement in technical performance and support infrastructure optimization through AWS solutions.

Job description

Description

Title: Development Team Lead
Location: Remote
Terms: Full-Time
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required; Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance
Travel: 0-10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.
That's RIVA. Our employee-first approach has cultivated a culture that attracts the best and brightest. By investing in people first and providing a flexible work environment, our employees experience higher morale, increased productivity, and lower turnover. At RIVA, people are our #1 priority.

RIVA Solutions is seeking a skilled and experienced Development Team Lead to support the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) under the OCIO’s Collaborative Services Division (CSD). This individual will be responsible for overseeing agile technical operations and development activities in a product-centric delivery model across a complex digital modernization portfolio.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Lead and coordinate daily development operations within a high-performing DevSecOps environment supporting enterprise applications.
Ensure delivery of high-quality software enhancements, system integrations, and ongoing platform modernization in support of CMS-driven websites (Drupal 10+).
Oversee a cross-functional team of developers, infrastructure engineers, and testers supporting Internet and Intranet modernization efforts.
Collaborate with Product Owners, government Scrum Masters, Tech Leads, and stakeholders to align priorities and manage team capacity.
Apply agile best practices and maintain sprint cadence in coordination with USPTO-defined processes.
Monitor workload, assign tasks, track progress, and manage risks across a portfolio valued at over $10M.
Drive continuous improvement in technical performance, team collaboration, and DevSecOps maturity.
Support infrastructure optimization through AWS-based cloud solutions, including autoscaling, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management.
Ensure adherence to Section 508 compliance, NIST RMF security protocols, and other federal mandates.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Minimum 6+ years of experience managing technical operations and maintenance efforts of similar size, complexity, and scope.
Demonstrated experience in agile software delivery supporting enterprise-scale digital portfolios over $10M in value.
Strong familiarity with CMS platforms (Drupal preferred), AWS cloud environments, and DevSecOps principles.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) [Required] — must demonstrate strong understanding of agile delivery processes.
Experience working in product-centric, agile teams within federal environments.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Prior experience supporting USPTO or other Department of Commerce initiatives.
Proficiency with tools such as GitLab, Jira, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of federal compliance standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, Section 508).

RIVA Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with Company Matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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