Senior PHP/Drupal Developer (Remote)

Koniag Government Services - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Chantilly, VA

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

Koniag Government Services is seeking a Senior PHP/Drupal Developer to support the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health Services Department. This remote position focuses on migrating an existing Drupal theme to comply with the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) while also contributing to back-end tasks as needed. The role requires a blend of front-end and back-end development skills, ensuring the overall success of the project through dynamic and fast-paced development and management of the Office of Minority Health website.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end migration of the existing Drupal theme to a USWDS-compliant Drupal theme while preserving the website's current look and feel.
• Build, test, and maintain front-end components using CSS/SCSS, HTML, and Javascript, ensuring the website is responsive and performs efficiently across devices and browsers.
• Ensure all front-end code complies with WCAG 2 / Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve back-end issues, such as Drupal module configuration, custom PHP functionality, and API integrations as needed.
• Assist with back-end tasks including custom module development, troubleshooting, and working with Drupal's configuration management system as needed.
• Participate in user experience (UX) testing and research, using insights to improve front-end functionality and user interaction.
• Work closely with designers, project managers, content editors and other developers to ensure seamless integration of USWDS components.
• Address and resolve production issues affecting both front-end and back-end site performance, including fixing high-priority bugs.
• Contribute to Agile sprints, daily scrums, and sprint planning while delivering high-quality code on time.
• Document front-end and back-end processes to ensure maintainability and facilitate team collaboration.
• Support Operations and Maintenance activities to ensure 24/7/365 uptime using Cloud.gov on a very stable platform.
• Follow NIST security standards and 508 compliances in all design.
• Support researching any items related to Authorization-To-Operate or vulnerability scans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or 5 years web development experience.
• 5 years of development experience with a strong focus on front-end theming, and some hands-on experience with back-end development tasks within Drupal.
• Proficiency in CSS/SCSS, HTML, Javascript, TWIG, and implementing design systems like USWDS.
• Familiarity with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Entry to Mid-level knowledge of PHP, custom Drupal module development, and familiarity with Drupal's configuration management (e.g., Drush, Composer).
• Knowledge of WCAG 2 / Section 508 accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience with tools such as Git, npm, and gulp for managing development workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and the ability to contribute in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Experience with Operations Maintenance and Support.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to expand back-end capabilities while refining front-end expertise.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with responding to vulnerability scans, penetration tests or getting Authorization-To-Operate is not required but a strong attribute.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks paid time off