Drupal Administrator/Developer

Drupal Administrator/DeveloperPlanIT 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 theme. Develop and maintain applications using Drupal 8 backend development. Develop new or customize existing themes: knowledge of existing themes, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.Location: RemoteStart Date: 03/10/2025 Our US Government client is seeking a Drupal Administrator/Developer to support a website used by a global customer base. The qualified applicant will be working with our client's program that maintains a medical terminology used globally by health authorities and the biopharmaceutical industry.Roles and Responsibilities:Candidates must have proficiency in Angular or C#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 web site development and site administration.Work with our system administrator and other developers to effectively host web sites for customers that are designed and developed in Creative Services.Design, develop, test, modify, document, install, and maintain Drupal modules and web application on the client website.Customize and extend existing Drupal modules and themes along with developing and implementing new modules and theme.Develop and maintain applications using Drupal 8 backend development.Develop new or customize existing themes: knowledge of existing themes, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.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.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience in software development or a total 8 years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of the degreeA 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. Position requires knowledge of setting up and configuring server settings, services, permissions, etc. for Drupal to run properly per the project's specific needs.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, manage blocks library and configure block layouts. Along with building main and sub-menu navigation systems by using menus.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-domainsCompetency 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 the various log files (watchdog, Apache/ 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 CitizenFamiliar with agile / scrum processFamiliarity with Microsoft DevOps, JIRA, or similar platformsStrong skills with MS Word, Excel, Project, and VisioAdditional Provisions:Must be able to obtain a Position of Public Trust ClearancePass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.All candidates must be a US Citizen onlyCandidate 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.)