Web Designer

Overview
Web Designer

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Long-Term Contract (Government) Position

Title:

Web Designer

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Worksite Address:

Washington, DC

Interviews:

Webcam Only

Required Experience:

4 Years

Responsibilities

Drupal Development & Architecture:

Develop, configure, and maintain websites using the latest versions of Drupal (9/10/11).

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Build custom modules, themes, and integrations following Drupal best practices.

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Implement and maintain content types, views, taxonomies, blocks, and menus.

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Ensure code quality through version control, peer reviews, and adherence to coding standards (Drupal Coding Standards, PSR-4, Composer workflows).

Site Maintenance & Enhancements:

Perform regular updates, security patches, and module upgrades.

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Troubleshoot and resolve site issues, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility problems.

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Optimize websites for speed, accessibility (WCAG 2.1+), SEO, and mobile responsiveness.

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Maintain documentation for configurations, custom code, and deployment processes.

Integration & API Development:

Build and maintain integrations with third‑party systems (REST, API, GraphQL, SSO, CRM, payment gateways, etc.).

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Work with cloud hosting environments (Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, Azure) to deploy and manage Drupal applications.

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Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.

Collaboration & Project Support:

Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement modern, user‑friendly interfaces.

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Partner with content editors to improve workflows, permissions, and editorial experience.

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Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives).

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Provide technical guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3–5+ years of experience developing with Drupal (including Drupal 9/10/11).

Strong proficiency in PHP, Twig, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design.

Experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and modern development workflows.

Knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB and database optimization.

Experience with cloud hosting platforms (Acquia, Pantheon, AWS, Azure).

Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG), security best practices, and performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal architectures.

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Familiarity with React, Vue, or other modern JavaScript frameworks.

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Experience with Docker or containerized development environments.

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Acquia Drupal Developer or Site Builder certification.

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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Key Competencies

Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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