CMS Full Stack Developer (cloud certified)

Insomniac Design; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital agency based in Washington D.C. seeks a Full Stack Developer to lead the development of responsive Drupal websites. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Drupal, PHP, and mentoring team members. Responsibilities include analyzing customer requirements and collaborating with various team members to deliver innovative web solutions. Candidates should possess strong abilities in Object Oriented Design and familiarity with Agile methodologies. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to an agile and innovative team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing complex Drupal enterprise web applications.
• 7+ years of experience in Software Development utilizing Object Oriented Design.
• Experience with REST API integrations and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the success of the department by providing leadership.
• Analyze customer requirements to architect and build custom websites.
• Collaborate with the creative director and other team members.

Skills

Drupal Development

PHP

Object Oriented Design

REST API integrations

Agile methodologies

SQL and Relational databases

Web Security Best Practices

Git

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

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.

General Responsibilities

1. Expected to contribute to the success of the department by providing leadership and guidance.
2. Successfully solves difficult problems, recognized as a leader in more than one area.
3. Recognized as a subject matter expert in areas specific to their discipline/team.
4. Able to identify and address previously acknowledged problems, offering innovative solutions and influencing organizational strategy.
5. 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.
6. Designs new business processes that have a positive impact on customers and drives organizational growth.
7. 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.

Technical Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills & Experience

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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

“This position is contingent on contract award”