Technical Lead
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Bethesda, Maryland, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeHealthcare TechSmall
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeSmallHealthcare Tech
Job Summary
Lead architecture and implementation of Wagtail CMS solutions using Django and Python for NCBI's public-facing web platforms. Drive adoption by defining content models, StreamField structures, and permissions while establishing coding standards and review processes. Oversee GraphQL API development, multisite setups, and production support to ensure scalable, secure, and accessible content delivery. Mentor developers and collaborate with frontend, UX, and stakeholder teams on technical strategy and best practices. Full-time, on-site in Bethesda/Rockville, Maryland.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with Wagtail CMS, Django, and Python
- Proven technical leadership experience on CMS or web platform projects
- Hands-on experience with GraphQL APIs and headless CMS implementation
- Experience with multisite Wagtail architecture
- Experience supporting CMS adoption, governance, standards, and best practices across teams or organizations
- Deep understanding of Wagtail content modeling, StreamField, snippets, workflows, permissions, preview, and admin customization
- Experience with PostgreSQL, API design, caching, security, testing, Git, CI/CD, and deployment workflows
- Strong communication, mentoring, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills
- BS in Computer Science
- 5+ years of Full stack Web applications development, using Wagtail CMS and Django
- Experience implementing, extending, migrating or supporting adoption of a Content Management System across teams or products
- Experience developing and integrating with Headless CMS platforms and consuming GraphQL or REST APIs
- Experience with public-facing government, scientific, biomedical, or research websites
- Familiarity with Section 508, WCAG and U.S. Web Design System
- Experience with search integrations, CMS migrations, Docker, cloud hosting, CDN configuration, SEO, metadata, and analytics
- Experience working in Agile or cross-functional product teams
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