RA-26-10-05 - Lead Drupal Developer

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc.•Columbia, MD

8h•$108,000 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Drupal Developer to support a high-impact digital presence by providing technical expertise and operational support across web and social media channels. This work will help ensure reliable, accessible, and engaging online experiences while advancing our Federal client's ability to inform, connect, and engage with diverse audiences through innovative digital communications strategies.

Requirements

7+ years of experience building secure, accessible, responsive web applications.
5+ years of hands-on experience building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, migrations, automated testing, Drush, and Composer
3+ years of technical leadership experience, such as a Lead, Deputy Lead, Technical Lead, or comparable role
Experience working with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS and Acquia
7 + years of experience with core web technologies and standards, including HTTP, SSL/TLS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON
Demonstrated experience supporting modern web application development, testing, deployment, and production operations
Experience collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams
Experience working within Agile software development environments
Strong troubleshooting, analytical communication, and technical leadership skills
Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust level clearance as required by the contract

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain secure, high-performing Drupal websites that meet industry standards for accessibility, usability, security, and design excellence.
Lead Drupal development activities, including custom module development, theming, migrations, automated testing, and ongoing application maintenance.
Design, implement, and execute automated testing strategies to support reliable, high-quality software delivery.
Support the full application lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, production support, and continuous improvement.
Help define deployment strategies and ensure smooth, efficient releases to production environments.
Mentor and collaborate with engineers across varying experience levels, promoting technical growth, knowledge sharing, and development best practices.
Partner directly with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, manage expectations, and deliver successful project outcomes.
Contribute to an Agile development environment through planning, sprint execution, technical discussions, retrospectives, and continuous improvement activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while identifying opportunities to improve application performance, scalability, security, accessibility, and user experience.
Champion quality, innovation, and continuous learning to help drive project and team success.

Benefits

Choose from three medical healthcare plans.
Dental and Vision Insurance plans.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
company-sponsored Wellness Program.
life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance, all of which are paid for by the company.
competitive paid time off, including 11 holidays and maternity leave for recovering mothers.
Corporate-sponsored retirement savings plan administered through a premier global investment management firm, with potential for discretionary company contributions.
reimbursed for professional development expenses such as classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, and professional licenses required for their position.
Two options to ensure the happiness and health of your pets.
Competitive Bonus Program