CMS Full Stack Developer (cloud certified)

Insomniacdesign; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniacdesign in Washington D.C. is seeking a Full Stack Developer to lead the development of responsive Drupal websites and web applications. You will work closely with a talented team, contributing to various innovative projects across diverse clients.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in developing complex Drupal applications, a strong background in PHP, and the ability to mentor others. This position is contingent on contract award.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing complex Drupal web applications.
• 7+ years in Software Development with Object Oriented Design.
• 3+ years developing custom Drupal modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of responsive Drupal websites.
• Mentor junior programmers and participate in hiring.
• Analyze customer requirements for custom websites.

Skills

PHP

Drupal

Object Oriented Design

REST API

Agile methodologies

SQL

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Tools

Git

Job description

Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau. We’re an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.

As a Full Stack Developer you will use your exceptional web development skills and experiences to architect and lead the development of responsive Drupal websites and web applications. As a member of our world-class agency, you will work on innovative and inspired work across a variety of clients.

Responsibilities

• Expected to contribute to the success of the department by providing leadership and guidance.
• Successfully solves difficult problems, recognized as a leader in more than one area.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in areas specific to their discipline/team.
• Able to identify and address previously acknowledged problems, offering innovative solutions and influencing organizational strategy.
• Designs and leads implementation of product, process, automation and/or streamlines work using industry best practices or incremental ideas, resulting in systemic improvements and/or increased engagement.
• Designs new business processes that have a positive impact on customers and drives organizational growth.
• Mentors junior and mid-level team members, actively participates in the hiring process, advocates for business improvements, and contributes to the performance management process, providing valuable insights.
• Analyze customer requirements to architect and build custom websites and applications.
• Demonstrate a high level of expertise with technologies such as PHP and recent releases of Drupal.
• Build and test custom Drupal modules and hooks based on functional requirements.
• Exhibit a strong desire and passion for implementing new technologies to improve project outcomes continuously.
• Collaborate directly with the creative director, designers, project managers, user experience leads, and customers on assigned projects.
• Develop comprehensive test scripts to ensure the robustness and reliability of developed solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing complex recent versions of Drupal enterprise web applications, including custom views, modules, and themes.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Development utilizing Object Oriented Design.
• 3+ years of experience developing custom Drupal modules.
• 2+ years of experience with REST API integrations.
• Experience with SDLC and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience supporting the team with feedback, performance management, hiring, and mentoring.
• Experience leading teams through complex software implementation projects.
• Expertise leading projects, including various development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Strong understanding of SQL and Relational databases.
• Familiarity with web security best practices and experience in securing Drupal websites.
• Exceptional proficiency in coding in PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and consistently developing clean, semantic, and valid markup.
• Ability to analyze requirements and follow detailed technical and functional specifications.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and hit deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Certifications

• Cloud certifications: required (preferably AWS)
• Drupal certifications: preferred

“This position is contingent on contract award”