Snr. Drupal Full Stack Developer

NuAxis Innovations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NuAxis Innovations is seeking a Web Developer to design, build, and secure a Drupal-based unemployment insurance platform for a federal client. You will lead development efforts, apply Drupal expertise, and collaborate with federal program managers, COR, UX researchers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver a high‑performing solution.

The role emphasizes identity verification integration (Login.gov), accessibility under Section 508, and DevOps practices with CI/CD.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on Drupal development, including custom modules, theming, and API integrations.
• Experience integrating Login.gov and SAVE for identity and entitlement verification.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; exposure to .NET, Python, Ruby, or similar is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and security best practices for federal applications.
• Knowledge of USWDS, Section 508, and federal security/compliance standards.
• RESTful API design and modern frameworks (Node.js, FastAPI) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, maintenance, and management of a Drupal-based platform to initiate UI claims for participating states.
• Integrate Login.gov for front-end identity verification and SAVE 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 design.

Skills

Drupal expertise

Login.gov integration

API integrations

PHP

MySQL

HTML/CSS/JS

CI/CD

Security/compliance

Section 508 accessibility

Agile/Design thinking

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms

Tools

Git

Docker

Linux

Job description

We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Purpose. We know tech, but we love people. NuAxis is home to thinkers and feelers; engineers and artists. We work hard and support each other along the way. Teamwork is more than just a buzzword for us, it’s a state of mind. We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team now!

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 CI/CD: 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.