Software Development Architect (Drupal)

Steampunk•McLean, VA

3d•$112,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As a Software Development Architect (Drupal), you will work with Steampunk’s growing DevSecOps practice delivering software features, APIs, and micro-service solutions. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying modular micro-services and cloud-based systems, including Drupal-based web applications. You will contribute as an individual contributor, mentor more junior team members, and recommend continuous improvements to services.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT field, or a bachelor’s degree in a non-IT field and 2 years of related IT experience.
8 years of experience with one or more programming languages, such as Java, Ruby, React, C++, or C.
8 years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
8 years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
5 years of experience with one or more cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
5 years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, or TravisCI.
3 or more years of hands-on Drupal experience, including custom Drupal module and theme development and site configurations (Drupal 8/9/10).
Experience implementing Docker containers and using platforms such as Kubernetes.
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating Drupal with APIs and backend services.
Familiarity with Drupal security and accessibility best practices, such as Section 508.
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
AWS Solution Architect Professional certification.
Azure Developer Associate certification.
5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems, including Drupal-based web applications.
Understand stakeholder needs and convey them to other developers.
Write and debug code for software solutions, including custom Drupal modules and themes.
Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues.
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities.
Automate unit and functional tests.
Test and examine code written by others and analyze results.
Evaluate, identify, and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions.
Ensure software is secure against cyber threats, including adherence to Drupal and web application security best practices.
Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and fixes.
Support production releases, including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing.
Document software code, features, and training guides.
Document the as-is state of the environment, perform gap analysis, and produce artifacts articulating options and recommendations.
Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems.
Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members.
Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of services.