Drupal Developer (Remote Eligible)

Mathematica Inc•Washington, DC

3d•$78,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits at a Glance. At Mathematica, we take pride in our commitment to diversity. Building an inclusive culture that draws on the individual strengths of employees from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, abilities, and experience is key to our success. We are seeking a Drupal Developer with experience building data‑driven websites using Drupal 10 and 11. You will collaborate with project teams and will be self-driven to learn, push new ideas, and teach others. At Mathematica, we take pride in our commitment to diversity. Building an inclusive culture that draws on the individual strengths of employees from different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, abilities, and experience is key to our success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
2 to 4 years of web design and development experience
Experience with PHP, TWIG, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and the LAMP stack
Experience with Drupal 10
Experience with Drupal Configuration Management
Proficiency with Drush and Composer
Experience with CI/CD deployment pipelines for Drupal
Experience using Git for source control
Experience working in a Linux environment with strong command line proficiency
Experience troubleshooting performance issues using tools such as MySQL slow query logs, load time analysis, xdebug/xdebug profiler, and browser-based JavaScript debugging tools
Experience with AWS technologies and architecture
Knowledge of best coding practices
Working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and testing

Nice To Haves

Experience with relational databases
Drupal custom module development experience
Experience with MySQL and query optimization
Experience with AJAX, JSON, XML, and RESTful web services
Experience scaling Drupal applications effectively
Experience with WCAG 2.x accessibility standards
Research, Public Sector, or related Professional Services industry experience

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain websites and applications built on Drupal 10, including custom modules, themes, and configuration management.
Apply best practices in PHP, Twig, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, and the LAMP environment.
Use Git‑based workflows for source control and participate in structured code reviews.
Utilize Drush, Composer, and Linux command‑line tools for development, deployment, and ongoing platform administration.
Troubleshoot and optimize performance issues (e.g., MySQL slow query logs, frontend load performance, debugging with xdebug).
Participate fully in the software development life cycle—including requirements gathering, architectural design, sprint planning, implementation, and testing.
Contribute to CI/CD pipeline configuration for Drupal deployments.
Collaborate effectively with project managers, analysts, designers, and researchers in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
Migrate Drupal sites to Drupal 11