Senior Drupal Developer

One of Esteemed's digital agency clients is seeking a full-time, senior Full-Stack Drupal Developer for a long-term contract role. This role can be 1099 or W2. You must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance, be a US Citizen, and the role is remote within the US.

With at least 5 years of professional experience as a Drupal developer, you are a skilled and experienced senior Drupal back-end developer with extensive PHP development experience. You should be proficient in modern Drupal (versions 10+) including object-oriented patterns and style. You will play a pivotal role in designing and developing robust and scalable web applications using Drupal and PHP. You'll collaborate with our front-end developers, designers, and project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that align with our clients' needs and industry best practices. Test-driven development and server/infrastructure abilities are helpful. This is a full-time contract position. While there is some flexibility about working hours, you must be available weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Eastern Time. This position is and always will be 100% remote.

Required

• 5+ years of experience as a Drupal developer
• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent U.S. resident for 3+ years
• All work must be done and materials must be kept inside the U.S. at all times
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust position

Preferred

• Basic understanding of Accessibility (Section 508)
• Support DevOps deployment and automation of continuous integration for consistent and repeatable higher-quality deliverables
• Remove engineering roadblocks through teamwork and creative solutions
• Strong knowledge of Drupal core concepts, module development, theming, and custom site building
• Solid understanding of web security best practices
• Ability to diagnose and resolve cross-browser/cross-device compatibility issues
• Relevant Drupal certification(s)

What we'll do

• Gather requirements through direct interaction with project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop reusable Drupal modules, themes, and features based on project requirements.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Drupal modules, templates, components, and code.
• Implement and maintain third-party integrations, APIs, and web services.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues within the Drupal environment, addressing performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
• Optimize website performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Drupal and PHP trends, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentoring of junior developers.
• Produce system architecture artifacts and other engineering documentation.