Drupal Developer (Remote Eligible)
We are seeking a Drupal Developer with experience building data-driven websites using Drupal 10 and 11. You will collaborate with project teams and will be self-driven to learn, push new ideas, and teach others.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, enhance, and maintain websites and applications built on Drupal 10, including custom modules, themes, and configuration management.
• Apply best practices in PHP, Twig, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, and the LAMP environment.
• Use Git-based workflows for source control and participate in structured code reviews.
• Utilize Drush, Composer, and Linux command-line tools for development, deployment, and ongoing platform administration.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues (e.g., MySQL slow query logs, frontend load performance, debugging with xdebug).
• Participate fully in the software development life cycle-including requirements gathering, architectural design, sprint planning, implementation, and testing.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline configuration for Drupal deployments.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, analysts, designers, and researchers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Migrate Drupal sites to Drupal 11
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 2 to 4 years of web design and development experience
Technical Skills
• Experience with PHP, TWIG, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and the LAMP stack
• Experience with Drupal 10
• Experience with Drupal Configuration Management
• Proficiency with Drush and Composer
• Experience with CI/CD deployment pipelines for Drupal
• Experience using Git for source control
• Experience working in a Linux environment with strong command line proficiency
• Experience troubleshooting performance issues using tools such as MySQL slow query logs, load time analysis, xdebug/xdebug profiler, and browser-based JavaScript debugging tools
• Experience with AWS technologies and architecture
Development Knowledge
• Knowledge of best coding practices
• Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and testing
Preferred Skills
• Experience with relational databases
• Drupal custom module development experience
• Experience with MySQL and query optimization
• Experience with AJAX, JSON, XML, and RESTful web services
• Experience scaling Drupal applications effectively
• Experience with WCAG 2.x accessibility standards
• Research, Public Sector, or related Professional Services industry experience
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $78,000 to $100,000. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, location preference, and salary expectations.
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