Job Description

Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Position Description:

LCG is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Drupal Developer to join our Web Support team. This key position will play a critical role in leading the development and maintenance of our web applications, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and user-friendly. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both front-end and back-end development, with specific expertise in Acquia Drupal and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Required Certifications:

• Acquia Frontend Developer Certification
• Acquia Backend Developer Certification
• Acquia Site Builder Certification
• Acquia Developer Certification

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of web applications.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and technical direction for the web development team.
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and trends, recommending and implementing new tools and techniques to enhance development processes.

• Project Management:
• Plan and oversee web development projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project objectives.
• Coordinate tasks and responsibilities among team members, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Development and Deployment:
  • Develop and maintain robust, user-friendly web applications using Acquia Drupal and modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Vue.
  • Implement responsive design principles to ensure seamless performance across various devices.
  • Optimize web applications for speed and scalability.

Requirements: 

• Extensive experience with Acquia Drupal, including front-end and back-end development.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React and Vue, with experience in decoupled (headless) development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in web development and leading technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of web standards, security practices, and performance optimization.
• Experience with agile methodologies and development processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide team members.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certification.
• Google Professional Cloud Developer certification.

Compensation and Benefits  

The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $155,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience. 

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits. 

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at  hr@lcginc.com . 

Securing Your Data  

Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCG's name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from lcginc.com or  system@hirebridgemail.com emails, not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information, contact us immediately at  hr@lcginc.com . 

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the  U.S. Federal Trade Commission . 

 

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