Developer Experience Lead

iQuasar LLC

. Lead developer experience initiatives for a government client .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $90 - $100 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering, DevOps, and platform engineering, with a strong focus on designing developer-facing products and leading initiatives for government clients. Proficient in creating technical documentation, delivering workshops, and mentoring engineers while coordinating across multiple teams.

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Software EngineeringDevOpsPlatform EngineeringUX DesignTechnical Documentation

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDevOpsPlatform EngineeringUX DesignAutomated TestingTechnical DocumentationDeveloper Tools DesignCI/CD PlatformsEnterprise Source ControlMentoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationWorkshop DeliveryBriefing

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitLabAzure DevOpsJenkins

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

Government ClientDeveloper ExperienceInternal Developer PortalsSelf-Service Platform WorkflowsTraining Materials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureJenkins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead developer experience initiatives for a government client
Support software engineering, DevOps, and platform engineering teams
Work hands-on with enterprise source control and CI/CD platforms and automated testing
Design developer-facing products, internal developer portals, self-service platform workflows, developer tools, and documentation sites
Lead adoption of shared tools and practices across multiple development teams
Create technical documentation and training materials
Deliver workshops and briefings
Mentor engineers
Coordinate across multiple project and product teams
Brief senior technical and non-technical leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in one of these fields and 10+ years of relevant experience
5+ years in software engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering roles
Hands-on experience within the last 2 years with an enterprise source control and CI/CD platform such as GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
Experience with automated testing
3+ years of UX engineering, UX design, or interaction design experience
Experience designing developer-facing products such as internal developer portals, self-service platform workflows, developer tools, or documentation sites
Experience leading adoption of shared tools or practices across multiple development teams
Experience creating technical documentation and training
Experience delivering workshops, briefings, and mentoring for engineers
Experience coordinating across multiple project or product teams
Experience briefing senior technical and non-technical leaders
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination at the high-risk level
Fingerprinting and credit check required before starting work
Ability to report on-site in the Washington, DC metro area with one business day's notice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Matching 401k plan
Excellent training
Vibrant working environment
Long-term contract opportunity
1099/C2C compensation option
Military spouse and veteran support through MSEP and V3 programs
Equal Opportunity Employer