Software Development Architect (Drupal)

Overview

As a Software Development Architect (Drupal), you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering software features, APIs, and micro-service solutions. We are looking for candidates with at least 8 years of full stack development experience, including experience developing and maintaining Drupal-based web applications, using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems, including Drupal-based webapplications
• Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers
• Write and debug code for innovative 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 analyzing results
• Evaluate, identify and develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions
• Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats, including adherence to Drupal and web applicationsecurity best practices
• Identifying technical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and ‘fixes’
• Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
• Document software code, features, and training guides
• Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate 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 for the services provided

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience
• 8 Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++, C)
• 8 Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
• 8 Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• 5 Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• 5 Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI
• 3+ years of hands-on Drupal experience to include developing custom Drupal modules, themes, and siteconfigurations (Drupal 8/9/10)
• Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes
• Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing

Preferred

• Experience integrating Drupal with APIs and backend servicesFamiliarity with Drupal security and accessibility best practices (e.g., Section 508)
• Certifications:
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Solution Architect Professional
• Azure Developer Associate
• 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills