Junior Back-End Drupal Developer

MetaPhase Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in the U.S. is seeking a Junior Back-End Drupal Developer to join their Agile team. This role involves developing and maintaining custom Drupal modules and APIs, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and providing opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment. Ideal for early-career developers eager to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 0–2+ years of experience in back-end web development.
• Understanding of Drupal's API architecture and entity system.
• Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules and services.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and data services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers.

Skills

Drupal module development

PHP programming

REST API design

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Git version control

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Drupal 9/10

AWS

Azure

CI/CD tools

Job description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?

Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?

Be the difference and make it happen?

MetaPhase is seeking a Junior Back-End Drupal Developer with foundational experience in server-side web development to join our cross-functional Agile team. In this role, you will support the creation, enhancement, and integration of back-end Drupal functionality, APIs, and data workflows that power a mission-critical federal program. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer eager to grow their skills and deliver meaningful results in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Develop and maintain custom Drupal 9/10 modules, hooks, and services to support application functionality.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and data services to connect Drupal with backend systems and external applications.
• Configure and optimize Drupal’s backend architecture for scalability, security, and performance.
• Implement and maintain database structures, queries, and migrations (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between UI components and backend functionality.
• Ensure compliance with federal security (NIST/FISMA) and accessibility (Section 508/WCAG) requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving backend performance issues.
• Maintain technical documentation for modules, integrations, and configuration changes.

What We Need From You (Required):

• 0–2+ years of experience in back-end web development.
• Experience with Drupal module development and PHP programming.
• Understanding of Drupal’s API architecture, entity system, and configuration management.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with REST API design and integration.
• Comfort with Git-based version control workflows.
• Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Bonus Points (Desired):

• Familiarity with Drupal 9/10 configuration management and Composer.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for backend code.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• Understanding of caching strategies and performance optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI, Jenkins, BitBucket,or Azure DevOps.
• Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support integration work.

Work Setup:

• Remote

Clearance & Education:

• Must be eligible for Public Trust.
• High School Diploma

Compensation:

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $55k - $63k.

Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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