Senior Web Developer

Overture Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Overture Partners is seeking a Senior Web Developer to join on a contract basis in Boston. You will contribute to full‑stack web applications, emphasizing PHP and Drupal development alongside modern frontend work to deliver accessible, secure software for public services.

You will collaborate with product teams, implement RESTful integrations, optimize performance, and help establish robust engineering practices in an Agile environment. Remote work is not indicated; on-site Boston is expected.

Qualifications

• At least four years of professional PHP development experience with full-stack architecture knowledge.
• Minimum two years of hands-on Drupal 8+ development including custom modules/themes.
• Strong frontend skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for responsive, accessible UIs.
• Experience configuring Drupal caching for performance and reliability.
• Practical experience with RESTful APIs and backend integration.
• Experience with Git or similar VCS, CI/CD pipelines, and automated tests.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and quality assurance practices.
• Able to communicate clearly and collaborate in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance and maintain accessible, secure web applications for public use.
• Work across frontend and backend, delivering high-quality, maintainable software.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and optimize existing platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish strong engineering practices.

Skills

PHP development

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Drupal development

API integration

Accessibility

Agile

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Drupal 8+/ CMS

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing

Job description

Senior Web Developer

Job Overview

An immediate contract opportunity is available for a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer to build, enhance, and maintain accessible, secure, and reliable digital services used by the public. The successful candidate will contribute across frontend and backend development, collaborate with multidisciplinary product teams, and help deliver high-quality web applications through modern engineering practices. Candidates must demonstrate substantial PHP and Drupal development experience, strong frontend capabilities, and a commitment to producing maintainable, user-focused software.

Must Haves

• Professional Web Development Experience: At least four years of professional PHP development experience, with a strong understanding of full-stack application architecture and software engineering principles.

• Drupal Development: A minimum of two years of hands-on experience with Drupal 8 or later, including custom module and theme development.

• Frontend Engineering: Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to build responsive, accessible, and maintainable user interfaces.

• Drupal Performance Optimization: Demonstrated experience configuring and improving Drupal caching mechanisms to enhance application performance and reliability.

• API Integration: Practical experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating web applications with backend services.

• Development Tools and Automation: Experience with Git or comparable version control systems, continuous integration and deployment pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

• Accessibility and Quality: Understanding of web accessibility principles, coding standards, testing practices, and techniques for delivering consistent digital experiences.

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, effective written and verbal communication, and the capacity to work independently while contributing to Agile development teams.

What the Client Needs You to Do

The organization needs an experienced engineer to strengthen a portfolio of public-facing digital products that make government information and services easier to access. You will develop and maintain full-stack web applications, improve existing platforms, troubleshoot technical challenges, and help establish dependable engineering practices across product teams. Success requires balancing technical quality with

W2 employees of Overture Partners who work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), 401(k) starting on day one, a variety of voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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