Digital Service Expert (Developer) Remote From Anywhere In CO

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture decisions and consult with stakeholders across multiple agencies and projects to design solutions aligned with OIT's strategic objectives.
• Design and oversee the development of applications and services that advance digital government strategic objectives while ensuring adherence to state technology and security standards.
• Pioneer and establish new development standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization, drawing from consumer internet industry approaches.
• Mentor and guide development teams on technical implementation, code quality, and modern development methodologies, including automated testing and CI/CD practices.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools for organizational adoption, conducting proof-of-concepts and feasibility assessments.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, standards, and reference architectures for reuse across state government projects.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to evaluate vendor proposals, technical implementation plans, and solution architectures.
• Build technical roadmaps for ambitious product improvements, balancing priorities, opportunities, regulations, and resource constraints.
• Lead migration efforts for legacy systems, including PHP to AWS Lambda transitions and modernization of existing applications.
• Serve as a core contributor on multi-disciplinary project teams, performing hands-on coding, testing, and troubleshooting while providing strategic technical guidance from discovery through launch phases.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience delivering product management, user experience design, software development, or related concepts in complex environments.
• Proficiency in working collaboratively with teams across the software development life cycle.
• Experience in coding languages such as Python, Java, and PHP, and implementing AWS serverless architectures.
• Ability to analyze complex technical environments and translate analytics into actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of modern development practices including automated testing, CI/CD, and security-first development.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, especially AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Leadership experience in technical teams or projects, including mentoring junior developers.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of security protocols, identity management, and compliance standards in government environments.

Nice to Have

• Advanced expertise in cloud-native architectures and serverless technologies, particularly AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and related services.
• Deep understanding of identity management and security protocols, including OIDC, SAML, and modern authentication patterns.
• Experience building and scaling high-availability systems serving large user bases.
• Experience with agile methodologies, product management, and user-centered design principles.
• Proven ability to lead and influence organizational change without direct authority.
• Experience with user research methodologies and translating user needs into technical requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, software development, or related fields.
• Documented experience working across the software development lifecycle.

Benefits & Perks

• State employee benefits, including health, retirement, and paid leave.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote work within Colorado.
• Opportunities for professional development and contributing to innovative government services.