Mid-Level Drupal Developer

Insignia Federal Group is seeking a Mid-Level Drupal Developer to support a federal government client from our Washington, DC office. The role centers on crafting custom PHP code and refining Drupal modules within a secure DevSecOps CI/CD workflow, while collaborating with design teams to realize user interfaces that meet strict requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom PHP code and adjust Drupal CMS modules to support a government client.
• Partner with designers to implement UI and UX concepts.
• Operate within a complex, secure DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline.
• Analyze site issues and performance, providing troubleshooting as needed.
• Coordinate and deliver multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, merging code with peers.
• Follow established development guidelines and timelines; communicate challenges and progress proactively.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and DevOps tools.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or two+ years of experience with web-based applications and design without a four-year degree.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; able to follow directions.
• Project-focused mindset with problem-solving ability and a demonstrated capacity to learn.
• Before interview, submit a resume and agree to a verbal and Drupal/PHP coding test.

Technologies

• Drupal, PHP, Twig, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• GitLab, GitHub, RESTful APIs

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan and tuition reimbursement

Company Overview

Insignia Federal Group is a woman-owned small business that delivers high-quality consulting and IT services to private and public sector clients. Since 2003, the company has earned a reputation for strategic planning, program management, contracts and acquisition support, training, and innovative technology solutions.

Description

The professional services firm is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and offers this opportunity to support a federal government client. The role emphasizes developing custom PHP code and Drupal module modifications, requiring independent motivation, solid object-oriented development skills, and a strong grasp of web design principles.

Successful Candidate

• Web and software development experience
• 4+ years in web and software development
• 2+ years hands-on Drupal CMS and PHP experience
• UI/UX experience and ability to work with designers to implement interfaces
• MySQL/SQL experience
• Experience with source control and Git workflows (GitLab, GitHub)
• Ability to write and comprehend code specifications
• Understanding of Drupal theming and Twig templating; ability to create Twig templates, CSS, and assets
• Familiarity with Drupal 9/10/11, content types, and views
• Knowledge of contributed modules and basic site-building
• Willingness to learn Drupal API and best practices
• Awareness of Drupal security updates and patching
• Desire to learn DevOps tools and workflows
• Basic web security understanding
• Willingness to learn access control and authentication concepts
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot fundamental site issues
• Capability to diagnose cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility issues
• Understanding of caching and site performance concepts
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and merge code with peers in a fast-paced setting
• Proactive communication and collaboration with team members and clients of varying technical backgrounds
• Willingness to seek guidance and learn from troubleshooting
• Team-oriented, able to follow development guidelines
• Clear and proactive communication of challenges and progress
• Openness to feedback and ongoing learning from peers
• Ability to meet project timelines and deadlines
• Willingness to operate in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies
• Professionalism and a constructive attitude toward challenges

Bonus Points For Experience

• Experience building accessible or Section 508 compliant sites
• Experience with responsive design
• Exposure to RESTful APIs and integrations
• Solid HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery coding quality; semantic, scalable markup
• Aptitude for presenting ideas in technical, business, and user-friendly terms
• Experience using debugging tools (browser dev tools, Drupal logs)
• Familiarity with deployment processes and environments

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or two+ years in web-based applications and design without a four-year degree.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; able to follow directions.
• Project-focused with problem-solving ability and a demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Before interview, submit a resume and agree to verbal and Drupal/PHP coding test.

Pay

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Work Location

Onsite in Washington, DC