[Hiring] Drupal Administrator/Developer @PlanIT Group

Role Description

PlanIT Group is seeking a Drupal Administrator/Developer for our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will:

• Design, develop, test, modify, document, install, and maintain Drupal modules and web applications on the client websites.
• Customize and extend existing Drupal modules and themes along with developing and implementing new modules and themes.
• Develop and maintain applications using Drupal 8 backend development.
• Develop new or customize existing themes: knowledge of existing themes, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Learn and understand the client's business process as they relate to the client website, specifically training, events, and the subscription process.
• Meet with website stakeholders to determine their needs, schedule, and recommendations for website development and site administration.
• Work with our system administrator and other developers to effectively host websites for customers designed and developed in Creative Services.
• Able to troubleshoot on module patch fixes on customization and upgrades.
• Provide & implement a proper testing mechanism for Drupal websites.
• Perform testing of the client website, related software applications, software tools, and hardware related to the Drupal-based environment to validate applicability and value for customers and for Creative Services.
• Other software projects may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in software development or a total of 8 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience working in major aspects of Drupal web application development and web architecture.
• Must be a full-stack LAMP developer with knowledge of setting up and configuring server settings, services, permissions, etc. for Drupal.
• Web development work experience with custom Drupal development and Drupal Web Content Management System (WCMS) implementation.
• Proficiency in Drupal, including custom module development, key contributed (open sourced) modules, and the core API, CCK, Views.
• Proficiency in creating and configuring views for building content list pages, blocks, and feeds.
• Ability to create and use taxonomy vocabularies and terms for classification and organization of content.
• Proficiency in configuring block types, managing blocks library, and configuring block layouts.
• Proficiency in translating requirements/specifications into web apps using full Drupal approach and using headless approach as well (if required).
• Proficiency in creating and configuring content types with appropriate fields and field settings for building data structures.
• Proficiency in MSSQL, MySQL, and other relational databases.
• Proficiency in building RESTful web applications using core web services capabilities.
• Proficiency in Angular or C#.
• Proficiency in the developing, maintenance, and administration of Drupal modules and sites.
• Proficiency with Linux operations and managing the server along with the tools (ex. PuTTY) used.
• Familiarity with Drupal multi-site installation configurations and best practices.
• Familiarity with DNS and sub-domains.
• Competency in Hand-coding HTML and table-less CSS.
• Proficiency using templates to theme components.
• Ability to utilize hook menu, hook form alter, hook query alter, hook install, add CSS, Drupal add JavaScript, etc.
• Ability to debug Drupal using devel, drush, firebug, and various log files (watchdog, Apache/httpd, PHP, MySQL, etc.).
• Ability to deploy and manage Drupal websites on servers.
• Experience with revision/version control systems (such as Git, SVN, etc.).
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately (both oral and written forms).
• Must be a Green Card Holder or a US Citizen.
• Familiar with agile/scrum process.
• Familiarity with Microsoft DevOps, JIRA, or similar platforms.
• Strong skills with MS Word, Excel, Project, and Visio.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust Clearance.
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check, and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen only.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)