Role Description
Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is seeking a Drupal Designer and Developer to join our Design and Digital Services team in support of federal clients, including a large public health research program. This role will translate approved website content and design changes into accessible, responsive, and engaging Drupal experiences.
The right candidate combines strong visual and user experience design skills with hands-on Drupal development expertise. You will:
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Inform updates to information architecture and user journeys.
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Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for webpage updates, redesigns, and new website pages.
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Create and adapt reusable components.
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Use findings from ongoing analyses of user behavior to inform implementation.
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Work closely with customer web and technical teams to support successful implementation.
Essential Duties:
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Develop and implement approved website content and design changes for customer websites in a Drupal 10 environment, currently version 10.6.14.
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Translate approved requirements into page layouts, wireframes, prototypes, and responsive designs, as needed, while maintaining client branding and design standards.
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Create Drupal-compatible code, page components, templates, and supporting technical materials that are maintainable and compatible with the existing website architecture.
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Select, configure, adapt, and arrange code and components from an existing component library; identify gaps and coordinate proposed additions with customer web and technical teams.
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Apply findings from ongoing user behavior analyses and usability feedback (Google Analytics, Cision, and customer insight sessions) to improve page organization, navigation, content presentation, and interactions within the approved scope.
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Coordinate with customer web, content, design, and technical teams throughout development and implementation to confirm requirements, resolve dependencies, and incorporate feedback.
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Test content, components, and templates for functionality, responsive behavior, browser compatibility, and accessibility; document findings, troubleshoot issues, and verify corrections.
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Prepare implementation handoff materials, including code, assets, configuration instructions, component documentation, dependencies, and test results, as applicable.
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Respond to technical questions and make adjustments needed to support implementation, including troubleshooting issues identified during integration and acceptance testing.
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Manage assigned work, communicate progress and risks, and deliver accurate, well-documented products within agreed schedules and review processes.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in web development, computer science, digital design, human-computer interaction, or a related field.
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At least five years of professional web design and development experience, including at least three years of hands-on Drupal development and experience delivering production websites in Drupal 10.
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Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Drupal theming and templating; experience with React or Twig will be helpful.
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Working knowledge of PHP sufficient to develop, adapt, and troubleshoot Drupal code supporting the assigned work.
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Hands-on experience configuring Drupal content types, fields, Views, blocks, and reusable page components.
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Strong understanding of responsive web design, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, navigation, and user-centered design.
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Ability to create and communicate page designs and prototypes using Figma or a comparable design tool.
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Experience applying accessibility requirements to web design and development, including Section 508 and applicable WCAG criteria.
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Ability to interpret website analytics, user behavior findings, and usability feedback.
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Experience using Git, or a comparable version-control system; experience with GitHub is preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to test and troubleshoot Drupal pages and components.
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Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
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Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to client service, quality, and meeting deadlines.
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Authorization to work in the United States.
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Ability to successfully complete required background checks and obtain and maintain a favorable Federal Public Trust determination for the assigned contract.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
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Experience supporting Veterans Affairs, other Federal agencies, or government consulting engagements.
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Experience with health, research, benefits, or public-facing websites serving Veterans, service members, or researchers.
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Experience with the U.S. Web Design System, VA Web Design System, Federal digital standards, or comparable enterprise design systems.
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Experience with Drupal custom module development, configuration management, Composer, Drush, and coordinated deployment workflows.
Work Samples
Provide authorized work samples demonstrating Drupal implementation and visual design skills. Describe your contributions to design, development, testing, and implementation.
Physical Requirements
Work involves extended periods using a computer and collaborating with colleagues. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
DIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may contact 571-830-6243 or [email protected].