Snr. Drupal Full Stack Developer

International Executive Service Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Executive Service Corps in Washington, DC is seeking a skilled Web Developer to support a Federal Government Agency. This position involves leading the development of a secure platform for unemployment insurance claims, ensuring compliance with federal standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Drupal development and web technologies, integrating systems for identity verification, and applying agile methodologies. This role requires a deep understanding of accessibility, security compliance, and effective communication with federal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience with Drupal, including custom development.
• Experience integrating Login.gov and SAVE systems.
• Proficient in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Section 508 and responsive design standards.
• Experience in agile environments and user-centered design.
• Strong communication skills for federal collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a Drupal-based platform for UI claims.
• Integrate identity verification systems into web applications.
• Design user registration and authentication features.
• Conduct usability and accessibility testing.
• Support DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Skills

Drupal Expertise

Web Development Skills

DevOps and CICD

Security and Compliance

Accessibility and Compliance

API Development Expertise

Communication and Collaboration

Modern API Frameworks

Tools

PHP

MySQL

JavaScript

Node.js

Job description

Position Summary

The web developer will support a Federal Government Agency in designing and delivering a high‑performing, secure, and accessible platform for UI claims. The web developer leads development efforts, applies Drupal expertise, and integrates emerging technologies to ensure the platform meets the requirements of federal, state, and end‑users. This role requires collaboration with federal program managers, contracting officers, UX/UI researchers, and multi‑disciplinary development teams. The engineer will report directly to the IT Federal Program Manager (FPM) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and management of a custom Drupal‑based platform to initiate unemployment insurance (UI) claims for participating states.
• Integrate Login.gov for front‑end identity verification and the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system for work authorization verification.
• Design and implement user registration, authentication, and access control features using federal APIs.
• Build and maintain claims submission and tracking processes within the Drupal platform.
• Apply artificial intelligence for rapid prototyping to accelerate requirements gathering and solution design.
• Incorporate U.S. Web Design System standards to ensure mobile‑friendly, accessible, and government‑compliant websites.
• Translate UX/UI research findings into actionable design and development requirements.
• Support iterative, agile development practices and integrate design thinking approaches to ensure solutions meet user needs.
• Conduct usability, accessibility, and quality assurance testing to ensure compliance with Section 508 and DOL technical standards.
• Review and remediate vulnerabilities identified in security scans and reports.
• Ensure cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility for all Drupal‑based applications.
• Implement and support DevOps, CI/CD, and configuration management practices.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging web technologies; brief OCIO managers and recommend adoption strategies.
• Support Certification and Accreditation (C&A), third‑party service assessments, and privacy impact assessments for compliance.
• Collaborate with Federal Program Manager (FPM), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all customer and stakeholder interactions, with consistent follow‑up and service‑oriented communication.

Required Qualifications

• Drupal Expertise: Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience with Drupal, including custom module development, theming, and API integrations.
• Federal System Integration: Proven experience integrating identity verification (e.g., Login.gov) and entitlement verification systems (e.g., SAVE) into web applications.
• Web Development Skills: Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; working knowledge of additional languages and frameworks (.NET, Python, Ruby, Swift, SQL Server).
• DevOps and CICD: Demonstrated experience with automated testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, version control (Git), and configuration management.
• Accessibility and Compliance: Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards, responsive design, and federal digital service guidelines (U.S. Web Design System).
• Security and Compliance: Familiarity with Certification & Accreditation (C&A), third‑party service assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, and vulnerability remediation.
• Agile and Design Thinking: Experience working in agile environments and applying user‑centered design or design thinking approaches to government projects.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Experience with automated, manual, and performance testing frameworks to ensure high‑quality, secure applications.
• Systems Knowledge: Understanding of databases and networking technologies in federal or enterprise environments (MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS, cloud‑based systems).
• Communication and Collaboration: Ability to engage with federal program managers, contracting officers, and cross‑functional teams with professionalism and service orientation.
• API Development Expertise: Minimum 5–7 years of hands‑on experience designing, developing, and managing enterprise‑grade RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Modern API Frameworks: Strong experience building scalable APIs using Node.js, FastAPI (Python), Bun, or similar modern backend technologies.
• API Integration Experience: Proven experience integrating with third‑party, federal, identity verification, or enterprise systems using secure API‑based communication.
• Authentication and Security: Experience implementing OAuth2, JWT, API keys, SSO, role‑based access control, encryption, and secure data exchange practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years and be Federal Tax compliant.
• Prior experience supporting Department of Labor (DOL), General Services Administration (GSA), or other federal government digital platforms.
• Demonstrated experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning techniques for rapid prototyping and application development.
• Familiarity with UX/UI research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative user testing approaches.
• Hands‑on experience applying U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) standards in federal or state government projects.
• Strong knowledge of federal IT security frameworks, compliance requirements, and emerging cybersecurity practices.
• Background in implementing or supporting large‑scale identity verification and entitlement validation systems.
• Experience leading agile development teams in government or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) supporting Drupal hosting and scaling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder briefings, technical documentation, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

NuAxis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.