Senior Drupal Developer

AHU Technologies•Washington, DC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Drupal Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications and digital platforms built on the latest versions of Drupal (Drupal 9/10/11). This role ensures high‑quality, secure, scalable, and user‑centered digital experiences that support organizational goals. The developer collaborates closely with designers, content teams, product owners, and IT leadership to deliver modern, accessible, and high‑performing web solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5+ years of experience developing with Drupal (including Drupal 9/10/11).
Strong proficiency in PHP, Twig, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design.
Experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and modern development workflows.
Knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB and database optimization.
Experience with cloud hosting platforms (Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, Azure).
Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG), security best practices, and performance optimization.
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience
16+ yrs. designing user interfaces and building webpages
16+ yrs. HTML and CSS experience
16+ yrs. experience/knowledge of web design conventions, user experience, and web standards
16+ yrs. experience/knowledge of web optimization and best practices
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Build custom modules, themes, and integrations following Drupal best practices.
Develop, configure, and maintain websites using the latest versions of Drupal (9/10/11).
Implement and maintain content types, views, taxonomies, blocks, and menus.
Ensure code quality through version control, peer reviews, and adherence to coding standards (Drupal Coding Standards, PSR 4, Composer workflows).
Must have excellent communications and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal architectures.
Familiarity with React, Vue, or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
Experience with Docker or containerized development environments.
Acquia Drupal Developer or Site Builder certification.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal architectures.
Familiarity with React, Vue, or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
Experience with Docker or containerized development environments.
Acquia Drupal Developer or Site Builder certification.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, configure, and maintain websites using the latest versions of Drupal (9/10/11).
Build custom modules, themes, and integrations following Drupal best practices.
Implement and maintain content types, views, taxonomies, blocks, and menus.
Ensure code quality through version control, peer reviews, and adherence to coding standards (Drupal Coding Standards, PSR‑4, Composer workflows).
Perform regular updates, security patches, and module upgrades.
Troubleshoot and resolve site issues, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility problems.
Optimize websites for speed, accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), SEO, and mobile responsiveness.
Maintain documentation for configurations, custom code, and deployment processes.
Build and maintain integrations with third‑party systems (REST, API, GraphQL, SSO, CRM, payment gateways, etc.).
Work with cloud hosting environments (Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, Azure) to deploy and manage Drupal applications.
Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.
Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement modern, user‑friendly interfaces.
Partner with content editors to improve workflows, permissions, and editorial experience.
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives).
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Designs and builds web pages using a variety of graphics software applications, techniques, and tools.
Designs and develops user interface features, site animation, and special-effects elements.
Contributes to the design group's efforts to enhance the look and feel of the organization's online offerings.
Designs the website to support the organization's strategies and goals relative to external communications.