[Hiring] Drupal Developer @University of Colorado

University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Information Technology Senior – Principal Professional
Working Title: Drupal Developer – Open Rank
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: 76,023 - $84,026 (Senior Drupal Developer) & $84,100 - $91,908 (Principal Dupal Developer)
Position #00843118 – Requisition #38452 
 

This position is limited-term, with full funding through June 30, 2027. Permanent funding is being pursued but is not guaranteed currently. 
 

About the University of Colorado - Denver 
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.  

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
University Communications has two openings for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Drupal Developer position.  
We are seeking two skilled Drupal Developer to join our team. The ideal candidates have strong experience with Drupal (Drupal 8 or later; Drupal 10 preferred), modern web development practices, and familiarity with DevOps workflows. These roles focuses on maintaining and enhancing Drupal environments, supporting codebase management, and ensuring site performance, security, and accessibility. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with marketing, IT, stakeholders, and other campus partners to deliver reliable solutions.  

Drupal Developer – Open Rank
What you will do:
Senior Drupal Developer: 
•    Develop and maintain Drupal-based websites and applications.  
•    Support institutional website maintenance and assist with migrations from legacy systems to Drupal.  
•    Collaborate with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to implement technical requirements.  
•    Develop custom Drupal modules, themes, and integrations.  
•    Assist with CI/CD workflows using tools such as Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, or similar.  
•    Work with hosting environments, preferably Pantheon, and utilize Terminus for automation.  
•    Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and responsive design best practices.  
•    Optimize websites for performance, scalability, and security.  
•    Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during development and production.  
•    Stay current with Drupal community best practices and emerging web technologies.  
Principal Drupal Developer additional duties: 
•    Architect Drupal-based websites and applications.  
•    Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, or similar.  
•    Manage hosting environments, preferably Pantheon, and utilize Terminus for automation.  

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications) 
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 
Senior Drupal Developer: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.  
•    2 years of professional web development experience, including 2 years focused on Drupal.  
•    Experience with Drupal 8 or later.  
•    Equivalent experience of 4 years if no bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 
Principal Drupal Developer additional minimum qualifications: 
•    3 years (total) of professional web development experience, including 3 years (total) focused on Drupal.  
 

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications) 
Senior Drupal Developer: 
•    Experience working for a higher education institution.  
•    Experience with Drupal 10. 
•    Experience with Pantheon workflows and automated deployments in higher education environments.  
•    Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Bitbucket, GitHub Actions, or similar. 
•    Familiarity with sales/marketing environments where brand storytelling and lead generation are key drivers.  
•    Experience integrating Drupal with third-party systems (CRM, analytics, etc.).  
•    Experience with containerization and local development environments (e.g., Docker, DDEV). 
•    Experience with multisite setups in Drupal and Pantheon. 
Principal Drupal Developer additional preferred qualifications: 
•    Creation, ownership, and leadership of Drupal projects, including hosting, CI/CD, third-party integration, and local development in Drupal. 
•    5+ years (total) of professional web development experience, including 5 years (total) focused on Drupal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
Senior Drupal Developer: 
•    Proficient Drupal experience (Drupal 8 or later; Drupal 10 preferred).  
•    Knowledge of PHP, Composer, Drush, and configuration management in Drupal.  
•    Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).  
•    Basic familiarity with Pantheon hosting platform and Terminus CLI.  
•    Understanding of CI/CD workflows and version control systems (Bitbucket, Git, etc.).  
•    Database management skills (MySQL or similar).  
•    Understanding of web accessibility standards, SEO best practices, and security hardening.  
•    Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.  
•    Good communication and collaboration abilities.  
Principal Drupal Developer additional knowledge, skill, and abilities: 
•    Expert-level Drupal experience (Drupal 8 or later; Drupal 10 strongly preferred).  
•    Strong knowledge of PHP, Composer, Drush, and configuration management in Drupal.  
•    Experience with Pantheon hosting platform and Terminus CLI.  
•    Proficiency with CI/CD workflows and version control systems (Bitbucket, Git, etc.).

Conditions of Employment 
•    This position is fully remote, and the candidate can work anywhere in the United States, although we would welcome an in-office presence.  

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements  
•    The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers. 

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] 

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship. 

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at 76,023 - $84,026 (Senior Drupal Developer) & $84,100 - $91,908 (Principal Dupal Developer).   
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by December 15th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
•    A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
•    A current CV/resume
•    List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Emilia Covault, [email protected] 
 

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.