Web Developer (Onsite)

Job Title: Web Developer (Onsite)

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 03 Months with possible extension

Job Description:

The client requires the services of a contractor Web Developer with strong Drupal expertise to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of District government websites, including client and associated agency digital properties.

Scope of Work

• Design, develop, and maintain Drupal-based websites supporting client and District agency platforms.
• Build and customize Drupal modules, themes, content types, taxonomies, and views per agency requirements.
• Perform Drupal core and contributed module updates, security patches, and version migrations (e.g., Drupal 7 to Drupal 10/11).
• Integrate Drupal sites with enterprise systems, APIs, and third-party services.
• Ensure deliverables comply with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and District web standards.
• Apply web security best practices consistent with client and federal cybersecurity guidelines.
• Collaborate with client project managers, UX designers, content strategists, and agency stakeholders.
• Produce technical documentation, code comments, and operational runbooks.
• Provide Tier 3 production support and participate in deployment activities, including occasional after-hours work.

Skills:

·         16+ yrs. performing specialized (often advanced) programming and technical development for the Internet-Required-16-Years

·         Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience may be substituted).-Desired- - 

·         At least three (3) years of hands-on Drupal development (Drupal 7 and 9, 10, or 11 required).-Required-3-Years

·         Demonstrated proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Twig.-Required- - 

·         Experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and MySQL/MariaDB.-Required- - 

·         Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.-Required- - 

·         Acquia Certified Developer or Site Builder credential.-Highly desired- - 

·         Experience with headless/decoupled Drupal (JSON:API, GraphQL).-Highly desired- - 

·         Familiarity with Acquia Cloud, Pantheon, or AWS hosting environments.-Highly desired- - 

·         Prior experience supporting District, state, or federal government web platforms.-Highly desired- - 

·         Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker.-Highly desired- -