Drupal and WordPress Developer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Drupal and WordPress
LAMP or LEMP
Content Management System (CMS)
Remedy or KACE

Job Details

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: Developer Analyst

Duration: 12 Months plus

Location: Onsite - Austin, TX 78701

Job Description:

The Developer Analyst performs highly complex (senior-level) computer systems analysis work and serves as the primary Drupal and WordPress administrator for the agency's website. The analyst develops web and browser applications. The analyst performs logical database management for agency web applications. The analyst creates and maintains appropriate technical and security documentation. Provides training and instructions to agency staff for use of in-house web applications. Participates in and provides information in cross-agency workgroups in the implementation of web page templates and standards across the enterprise. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Required/Preferred skills

Experience using PHP programming language within the LAMP or LEMP software stack to develop and maintain applications.

Experience designing, developing, and administering enterprise websites, tools, workflows, custom themes

and modules using a Content Management System (CMS) within a LAMP or LEMP software stack which must include experience in the following:

  • Using HTML and CSS in accordance with current web standards
  • Design and development of MySQL databases
  • Using jQuery for web application front-end development.

Experience developing within common web development frameworks and extensions (Laravel, Django, Symfony, etc.).

Experience with Drupal website administration and management.

Experience with WordPress website administration and management.

Proficient knowledge of the Linux operating system and Command Line Interface (CLI)

Knowledge of system development methodologies, programming concepts, computer equipment and operating systems, and development environment procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in computer science, information systems, or related areas of study.

Experience using Python programming language within the LAMP or LEMP software stack to develop and maintain applications.

Experience with implementing and managing successful information retrieval systems (Drupal Search, Solr, or other open-source tools).

Experience with website administration and management using Drupal administration tool, Drush.

Experience building responsive websites.

Experience with AJAX web development techniques to create asynchronous web applications.

Proficient knowledge of JavaScript, Ruby and Java.

Proficient knowledge of about cross-site scripting and SQL injection security issues.

Experience using ticketing systems such as Remedy or KACE.

Recent Industry Certifications related to programming or web development.

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

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About Beacon Systems, Inc