Drupal Backend Engineer, (Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services)

At Fearless, the Consultant, Engineering & Technical Services collaborates with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable systems for a federal health care platform serving approximately 11 million monthly users. Leveraging strong Drupal 11 backend expertise, this role builds and maintains custom modules, APIs, and configurations that power resilient, scalable digital services. The successful candidate pairs technical proficiency with a clear understanding of the mission context, translating requirements into secure, performant solutions while upholding engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Drupal 11 custom modules, APIs, and configurations that support high-quality, scalable web services
• Review and contribute to merge requests, ensuring code quality, security, and adherence to development standards
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and performance issues within codebases
• Develop code collaboratively within Git repositories using forks, branching workflows, and conflict resolution best practices
• Manage and maintain DDEV Docker-based local development environments
• Write and execute Cypress and PHPUnit tests; document implementation and testing steps within tickets
• Apply efficient debugging practices using tools such as Xdebug to accelerate development and maintain code integrity
• Contribute to Drupal 11 frontend development tasks, including theming and Twig templating, as needed
• Communicate and demo Drupal concepts and technical solutions clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Participate fully in Agile ceremonies and support sprint delivery within a remote team environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to earn trust and deliver world-class services
• Alert teammates and supervisor immediately when deliverables are at risk
• Gather and report intelligence from client and contractor feedback
• Deliver high-quality, maintainable code and innovative engineering solutions
• Serve as a trusted advisor in your area of expertise

Requirements

• 5+ years of Drupal development experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Drupal 11 concepts, architectures, APIs, and commonly used contributed modules
• Experience developing Drupal 11 custom modules
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and resolve security and performance issues in code
• Experience with Gitflow workflows, Git conflict resolution, creating merge requests, and reviewing merge requests
• Experience working in and managing DDEV Docker-based local development environments
• Proficiency with efficient debugging practices (e.g., Xdebug)
• Comfortable writing Cypress and PHPUnit tests
• Some familiarity with Drupal 11 frontend development (theming, Twig)
• Strong communication skills; comfortable demoing Drupal concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Proven experience working remotely in team environments, both collaboratively and independently
• Proficiency with VS Code or PHPStorm, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Drupal.org username required
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with GitHub Copilot; efficient usage and ability to review AI-generated code
• "Contrib first" mindset; appreciation for open-source community engagement and generalizing custom code for contribution
• Examples of community-contributed (preferred) or custom Drupal 10/11 code

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: The ability to observe and interpret information, break down complex problems into parts, identify patterns/relationships, and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions.
• Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole.
• Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands, and resilience to setbacks.
• Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.
• Consultative Advising: Identifies and articulates client challenges, scopes projects, and aligns recommendations to business goals and client expectations.
• Communicating with Influence: Capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to the strategic needs of diverse audiences to drive effective decision-making.
• Environmental Awareness: Maintains awareness of external dynamics, power structures within client environments, as well as regulatory trends and contract requirements that influence service delivery.

Required Level Of Proficiency: Practical Application: You can complete tasks in required competency/skill-based areas as requested. Help from an expert may be necessary from time to time, but you can usually perform the skill independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

About Fearless

We’re a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better—for everyone. But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?

• Being valued as a whole person—not just a job title
• Getting matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Being supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Having the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Joining a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Doing work that matters—every day

Pay

The salary range for this position is:

• Minimum Salary: $96,132
• Salary Midpoint: $124,971
• Maximum Salary: $162,462
• Hiring Range for Role: $96,132 - $132,500

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance criteria.

Benefits

This is a temporary position eligible for the following benefits:

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Sick and Safe Leave

Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

Location

We are currently licensed and set up to hire talented individuals residing in the following 16 states:

• Alabama
• California
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Maryland
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• West Virginia