Drupal Developer

Part-Time: 15 - 20 hours per week.

Location Remote

Experience Level Mid–Senior Level (5 or more years of experience)

Role Overview The Drupal Web Developer / Search Specialist executes a targeted scope of work focused on redesigning the website home page and enhancing site search capabilities. This role handles front-end development, Solr search engine integrations, content placement, accessibility compliance (WCAG), and site security maintenance within a Drupal CMS hosting environment. The position offers flexible part-time hours ranging from 15 to 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Development & Search Optimization • Execute a website home page redesign using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end web frameworks. • Enhance and optimize site search capabilities utilizing Drupal search engine technologies, specifically Apache Solr. • Troubleshoot technical issues related to website functionality, server configurations, and user access in collaboration with IT support and external vendors.

Drupal Content Management & Accessibility • Manage and update website content, including text, images, and multimedia elements, using the Drupal CMS platform. • Ensure content placement meets organizational design standards, WCAG accessibility guidelines, accuracy, and timeliness. • Configure and implement service-related links connecting to inter-departmental, local, state, and federal agency resources.

Website Security & Maintenance • Implement website security best practices, including SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, and malware detection/prevention protocols. • Perform regular software, plugin, module, and theme updates to maintain security and monitor for vulnerabilities.

Required Qualifications • 5 or more years of experience in web development, front-end engineering, and CMS administration. • Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks. • Demonstrated experience with front-end development on the Drupal platform and within cloud web hosting environments. • Hands-on proficiency with Drupal search engine technologies, specifically Apache Solr configuration and optimization. • Knowledge of website security protocols, including SSL/TLS encryption, firewall rules, and malware prevention. • Experience maintaining Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance standards. • Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting public sector, local government, or county agency websites. • Experience managing inter-agency resource links and multi-departmental content structures.

Core Skills & Attributes • Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills for web server and CMS troubleshooting. • High attention to detail regarding content accuracy, graphic standards, and web accessibility. • Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal IT and external vendor partners. • Flexibility to manage project deliverables independently within a variable hourly schedule (15 to 40 hours per week).

This is a remote position.