Senior Drupal Software Application Developer

About the role

The Application Software Developer/Engineer will provide web application software development and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support using the Drupal (LAMP Stack) platform for NAL core applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide web application software development and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support using Drupal (LAMP Stack) for NAL core applications
• Design and develop Drupal themes in accordance with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Migrate and adjust custom Drupal code to support the newest Drupal versions
• Integrate multifactor authentication (MFA) with Drupal websites and applications
• Manage GitHub CI/CD pipelines to support automated application deployment and software releases
• Analyze and mitigate Drupal security advisories, apply security patches, and support vulnerability remediation
• Develop, customize, test, deploy, and maintain Drupal web applications and custom modules
• Perform advanced Drupal site-building using contributed modules and custom module development
• Support application deployments, software updates, troubleshooting, testing, and production releases
• Collaborate with systems analysts and project coordinators to evaluate application modernization and migration paths
• Utilize containerization technologies, including Docker, to support development and deployment activities
• Ensure applications comply with federal cybersecurity requirements, accessibility standards, and development best practices
• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to application development, deployment, security, and system configuration
• Provide technical support and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-quality web applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience developing substantial software applications using Drupal (LAMP Stack)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of general programming experience with Python
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience designing Drupal themes in accordance with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Experience migrating and adjusting custom code to the newest Drupal versions
• Experience with advanced Drupal site-building, contributed modules, and custom module development
• Experience working in a LAMP environment and proficiency using the Linux command line
• Experience integrating multifactor authentication (MFA) with Drupal websites
• Experience developing and maintaining source code using Git and GitHub version control
• Experience collaborating with systems analysts and project coordinators to evaluate and define application migration paths
• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker
• Experience managing GitHub CI/CD pipelines
• Expert knowledge of Drupal security advisories, patch management, and security best practices
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, including NIST and FedRAMP
• Experience using security scanning tools and mitigating identified security findings
• Experience working with relational databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including command-line utilities and administration
• Expert knowledge of HTML, XHTML, and CSS with practical web development experience
• Knowledge of the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and the USDA Digital Strategy Playbook
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience developing substantial software applications using Drupal (LAMP Stack)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of general programming experience with Python
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience designing Drupal themes in accordance with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)
• Experience migrating and adjusting custom code to the newest Drupal versions
• Experience with advanced Drupal site-building, contributed modules, and custom module development
• Experience working in a LAMP environment and proficiency using the Linux command line
• Experience integrating multifactor authentication (MFA) with Drupal websites
• Experience developing and maintaining source code using Git and GitHub version control
• Experience collaborating with systems analysts and project coordinators to evaluate and define application migration paths
• Experience with containerization technologies, including Docker
• Experience managing GitHub CI/CD pipelines
• Expert knowledge of Drupal security advisories, patch management, and security best practices
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, including NIST and FedRAMP
• Experience using security scanning tools and mitigating identified security findings
• Experience working with relational databases, including MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including command-line utilities and administration
• Expert knowledge of HTML, XHTML, and CSS with practical web development experience
• Knowledge of the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) and the USDA Digital Strategy Playbook
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment

Skills

• Drupal (LAMP Stack) development
• Python programming
• Drupal theme design
• Custom Drupal code migration
• Multifactor authentication integration
• GitHub CI/CD pipeline management
• Drupal security advisories analysis
• Containerization technologies (Docker)
• Git and GitHub version control
• Linux command line proficiency
• Relational database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• HTML, XHTML, and CSS
• U.S. Web Design System (USWDS)

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

• $85,000 - $100,000 annually

Schedule

• Full-time