Technical Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical liaison to the VA for designated products.

• Facilitate build planning, sprint execution, and product releases.

• Manage product architecture documentation, AS-IS/TO-BE models, interface control documents, and change requests.

• Lead backlog refinement sessions with the VA Product Owner.

• Break down epics into features and user stories, complete with acceptance criteria.

• Supervise CI/CD processes using VA-approved tools.

• Ensure the maintenance of ATO and address security remediation tasks.

• Direct Tier II/III troubleshooting and ongoing support.

• Provide technical insights during PI Planning.

• For Senior / Level III positions, oversee multiple teams or a sub-product line.

• Guide and mentor fellow technical leads.

• Represent the product in program governance discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Mid / Level II: Minimum of 8 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a technical lead or product owner in a federal program.

• Senior / Level III: At least 13 years of experience, including 7 years in a technical role and 3 years leading federal teams.

• Familiarity with VA enterprise systems, including VistA, VAEC, VA TRM, and ATO.

• Experience in Agile/DevSecOps technical leadership for cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency with HELM products such as Maximo, Nuvolo/ServiceNow, DMLSS, Prosthetics, or VALIP.

• Previous product owner experience on a SAFe release train.

• Knowledge of OpenShift and VAEC (AWS/Azure) hosting environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• SAFe Architect or SAFe Agilist certification is preferred.

• Red Hat Certified Specialist or Architect in OpenShift certification is required.

• Capability to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance.

• Ability to secure a VA PIV credential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits exceeding industry standards.

• Options for remote work.

• Paid time off for vacations and personal days.

• Opportunities for training and certification.

• Healthcare Savings Account available.

• Flexible Savings Account options.

• Paid life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability benefits.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

• Employee Assistance Program for support.

• Paid holidays throughout the year.

• Military leave availability.

• Additional compensation in the form of bonuses may be offered for qualifying positions.