Senior Drupal Software Application Developer

One Federal Solution•Beltsville, MD

About The Position

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. The successful candidate will support Drupal application development, theme design, application modernization, security compliance, version upgrades, and DevSecOps activities while working closely with government stakeholders and technical teams.

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.

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.