Drupal Developer

Requirements

Must have:

- We require a bachelors degree in IT or a related discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.

• We are looking for at least 6 years of experience troubleshooting production issues in software applications.
• We need 6 years of experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and modern development workflows.
• We require 6 years of experience working with web accessibility standards, security best practices, and performance tuning.
• We seek 6 years of experience with cloud hosting platforms such as Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, or Azure.
• We require 4 years of experience with PHP, Twig, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design.
• We need 4 years of experience with MySQL or MariaDB and database optimization.
• We require 3 years of Drupal development experience, including Drupal 9, 10, or 11.
• We seek 4 years of experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
• We require 4 years of experience with Docker or other containerized development environments.

Responsibilities:

- We design, develop, maintain, and enhance websites and digital platforms built on the latest Drupal versions.

• We build custom modules, themes, and system integrations following Drupal best practices.
• We create and manage content structures, views, taxonomies, blocks, and menus.
• We maintain code quality through version control, peer review, and adherence to coding standards such as Drupal guidelines, PSR-4, and Composer-based workflows.
• We apply regular updates, security fixes, and module upgrades.
• We investigate and resolve site defects, performance issues, and compatibility challenges.
• We optimize websites for speed, accessibility, SEO, and mobile responsiveness.
• We document configurations, custom code, and deployment procedures.
• We develop and support integrations with external systems including REST, APIs, GraphQL, SSO, CRM, and payment solutions.
• We work with cloud hosting environments to deploy and manage Drupal applications.
• We implement CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and deployments.
• We collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver intuitive and modern interfaces.
• We partner with content editors to improve editorial workflows, permissions, and publishing experiences.
• We participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• We provide technical recommendations and guidance to stakeholders and leadership.

Company:

We are hiring a Drupal Developer for a long-term contract based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule that requires onsite presence three days per week and in-person interviews. This role supports our digital platforms and web applications for a government agency, with an emphasis on secure, scalable, accessible, and user-centered experiences. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with designers, content teams, product owners, and IT leadership while contributing to modern Drupal solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.