Senior Drupal Developer

TIAG; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAG is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer to architect, develop, and maintain high-performance Drupal CMS for critical missions in a fully remote capacity.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Drupal experience (8/9/10), expert PHP, and strong API and security-focused development practices to support secure federal environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of active, professional Drupal development experience (Drupal 8/9/10).
• Strong PHP proficiency and solid web fundamentals (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+).
• Deep understanding of Drupal API, Hook system, Drush, Composer, and custom module/theme creation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance Drupal 9/10 sites, modules, and custom themes.
• Configure complex content types, taxonomies, views, and database schemas.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs to integrate Drupal with external systems.
• Maintain and secure Drupal deployments with routine patches and federal-standard compliance.
• Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and scale Drupal apps in cloud environments.
• Write clean PHP/JavaScript, participate in peer reviews, and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Drupal development

PHP

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

RESTful APIs

Git

Security-conscious

Tools

Drush

Composer

Drupal API

Job description

TIAG is now hiring a Senior Drupal Developer to join our team in a fully remote capacity. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of architecting, developing, and maintaining high-performance, secure Drupal-based Content Management Systems (CMS) supporting critical mission objectives.The ideal candidate is a seasoned, versatile back-end or full-stack engineer who excels at building custom Drupal modules, designing elegant content architectures, and ensuring seamless API integrations. Because you will support secure federal environments, you must possess an active Secret security clearance and bring a strong security-first mindset to the development lifecycle.Positions Responsibilities include:Architect & Develop: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, responsive Drupal (9/10) websites, custom modules, and custom themes.Database & Data Modeling: Configure complex content types, taxonomies, views, and manage database schemas and relationships.Integrate & Connect: Build and consume robust RESTful APIs to integrate Drupal seamlessly with external enterprise databases and third-party services.Maintain & Secure: Apply routine security patches, updates, and performance optimizations to keep systems secure and compliant with federal standards.Cloud Deployment: Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy, monitor, and scale Drupal applications in cloud environments.Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and reusable PHP and JavaScript code, participating actively in peer code reviews and mentoring junior team members.Required Skills and QualificationsClearance: Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).5+ years of active, professional experience in Drupal development (with deep hands-on experience in Drupal 8, 9, or 10).Strong proficiency in PHP, as well as web fundamentals including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).Expert-level understanding of the Drupal API, Hook system, Drush, Composer, and the creation of custom modules and themes.Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL) and database optimization.Proficiency with code versioning tools, such as Git.Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in an agile, remote team environment.Preferred QualificationsCertification: Active CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance).Cloud Experience: 2-3 years of experience fielding, configuring, and maintaining Drupal CMS environments within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Experience with containerized development workflows (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, or Podman) and modern CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with decoupled/headless Drupal architectures or modern front-end frameworks (like React.js).TIAG is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and employment decisions shall be based solely on merit and without regard disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. TIAG takes proactive steps to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to disability or protected veteran status. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements and may be subject and required to take action pursuant to the following laws and accompanying regulations:The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R. 60-300);Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (and its implementing regulations at 41 C.F.R 60-741); andExecutive Order 13496 (and its implementing regulations at 29 C.F.R. part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A).