Technology team lead - web & digital solutions

Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A) is a nonprofit member association that provides health and dental benefits that millions of federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families have counted on since 1937. Offering one of the largest health and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, G.E.H.A empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care.

G.E.H.A has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

The Technology Team Lead, Web & Digital Solutions provides technical leadership and day-to-day guidance for a team supporting modern web applications built on the Next.js framework, including the Sitecore platform and other solutions like OneTrust for consent compliance. This role serves as a key liaison between the development team and management, helping drive technical excellence, team development, and successful solution delivery.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership experience, serving as a mentor, technical advisor, and trusted partner to both team members and leadership.

SKILLS

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for enterprise web applications, cloud-native solutions, APIs, microservices, and digital platforms.
• Lead solution design discussions, architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Establish and promote development standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex application and platform issues.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to developers and technical team members.
• Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to support employee development, engagement, and career growth.
• Assist team members in overcoming technical challenges and removing delivery obstacles.
• Partner with management to communicate team priorities, risks, resource needs, and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Participate in recruiting activities, technical interviews, candidate assessments, and hiring recommendations.
• Support onboarding and knowledge transfer activities for new team members.
• Help identify skill gaps and recommend training and development opportunities.

Application Delivery & Platform Ownership

• Lead the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise web applications and customer-facing digital experiences.
• Guide development of Azure-hosted applications, APIs, and microservices utilizing modern DevOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership for Sitecore content management, personalization, and Sitecore platform initiatives.
• Support governance, enhancement, and operational efforts for OneTrust privacy and consent management solutions.
• Collaborate with cross functional business and technology stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, web application development, or application architecture.
• Requires 3 years of experience leading projects including working cross functionally to successfully deliver key initiatives.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and providing day-to-day leadership within a software development environment.
• Experience developing enterprise applications using modern web frameworks such as Next.js, Svelte, Vue, or other similar technologies.
• Experience developing and supporting solutions within Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native application architectures.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, application security, and engineering best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sitecore Experience Platform (XP), XM Cloud, Sitecore DXP, or related CMS platforms.
• Experience utilizing Sitecore XM Cloud capabilities for content management, personalization, recommendations, and digital experience optimization.
• Experience supporting OneTrust Privacy Management, Consent Management, Cookie Compliance, or Data Governance solutions.
• Experience with Vercel hosting services, among other capabilities within the platform.
• Experience with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault, and Azure API Management (APIM).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), OAuth, SAML, and modern authentication technologies.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

• Competitive pay/salary ranges
• Incentive plan
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
• 401(k) retirement plan: company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution
• Robust employee well-being program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Community Enrichment Time
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program

While this is a remote opportunity, at this time G.E.H.A does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. G.E.H.A considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The target hiring range for this position is $126,147 - $159,583 USD. At G.E.H.A, the current maximum salary for this role is $177,821 USD. While initial compensation may vary based on experience and qualifications, there is a path to work toward this top rate through performance and continued growth within the organization.

G.E.H.A is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. G.E.H.A will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

G.E.H.A is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.