Front End Drupal Developer

TEKsystems - Rochester, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Rochester, NY

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Front End Drupal Developer position at TEKsystems involves supporting website development and related projects with a focus on front-end development and theming. The role requires a blend of programming skills and aesthetic sensibility, with an emphasis on responsive and adaptive design. The position can be hybrid or fully remote, and the developer will work within a scrum team to enhance user interface and experience while adhering to Drupal best practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of website development/deployment projects, from discovery and planning to implementation and post-launch maintenance.
• Work within a scrum development team to complete incremental functional and design improvements on the site.
• Collaborate with UI/UX visual designer to match and execute visual design intent.
• Execute the development of web applications from wireframes to fully functioning websites using Drupal best practices.
• Implement design systems and ensure consistent design across all web pages and applications.
• Support content creators by building pages within the Drupal CMS.
• Write and debug frontend code including HTML, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript.
• Ensure website cross-browser compatibility, performance optimization, and SEO best practices.
• Research emergent web solutions, website development software, and best practices in code, security, and long-term strategies for web-delivered content.
• Participate in code reviews, giving and receiving feedback on both front and back end code.
• Collaborate with backend developers and IT teams to integrate systems and third-party APIs.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience developing and templating in a CMS including styling and templating.
• Strong skills in HTML, CSS, templating, and modern JavaScript techniques.
• Solid understanding of source control and development best practices.
• Experience working with an IT department/organization, responding to requirements for systems, versions, integrations, documentation, and other controls.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like jQuery, React, Bootstrap, Foundation, etc.
• Experience working with agile workflows and supporting tools, such as JIRA.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Proactive approach.
• Understanding of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager preferred.
• Results-oriented, reliable, able to work under pressure.
• Team mentality - jumping in to help others as needed, empowering and collaborating with others.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change on the fly, maintaining a positive attitude, and focusing on the path ahead.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to business partners and external vendors.
• Availability to provide 'on call' support, as required.
• Eager to embrace current and emerging web technologies.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher).

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)