Technical Lead

Technical Lead Location: Mclean, VA / Remote Work Type: Hybrid - 25% onsite at various client sites in DMV area Remote Work: Yes Job Description In addition to your client responsibilities, you will also be expected to fulfil staff-level responsibilities within the firm. Our staff supports people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights. Staff are also expected to support and participate in internal, firm activities, including training programs and courses in order to stay current on training requirements and continuously improve technical skills. Lastly, you will be expected to understand and follow all workplace policies and procedures, including all applicable Independence policies. You will ideally have previous exposure to technology consulting, and a keen interest in advising the US government and Public sector. You should have strong communication skills, and business and technology acumen, and have a passion for delivering value to our clients. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, which will be driven by the engagement requirement Experience or interest in one of the following areas: Proficiency with MVC Development Methodology (Model/View/Controller). Experience with Microservices architecture design. Expertise in developing and managing data models using tools like CA Erwin. Familiarity with creating and updating data dictionaries. Experience with Apache ActiveMQ and other message services. DevOps pipeline tools expertise, including Jira, configuration management, automated testing, and deployment. Experience developing interfaces compliant with National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) standards. Knowledge of federal IT systems and integration. Proficiency in network communication protocols, routing, proxy settings, and firewall policies. Compliance with FISMA and NIST security standards. Cloud hosting solutions expertise, including architecture and cost estimation. Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to develop root cause analyses and system improvement roadmaps. SQL proficiency for data integrity validation and constraints. Comprehensive experience with configuration management, including change control and audits. Additional Qualifications Visual design experience preferred, including user interface development for Web and mobile experiences Experience in user centered design practices and principles, including research & testing, information architecture, prototyping, taxonomy and other areas Experience in agile scrum methodology and management tools (e.g., JIRA, VersionOne, etc.) Experience executing project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation Expertise in developing written and visual communication products Excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge of Adobe creative suite as well as prototyping software Knowledge of major digital trends and platforms Knowledge of modern web and mobile architecture Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment. Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $101,000 - $186,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.