Technical Lead, Drupel

ICF International; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is seeking a senior Drupal architect to design, build, and optimize high‑performing, accessible web applications. You will lead complex projects and mentor engineers across experience levels.

Collaborate with clients and cross‑functional teams to set priorities, define deployment strategies, and deliver reliable releases. You’ll champion quality, security, and scalable UX while operating within the U.S.

Qualifications

• 7+ years building secure, accessible, responsive web applications.
• 5+ years building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, migrations, writing automated tests.
• 3 years of leadership experience.
• All work must be conducted within the U.S.
• Must be capable of receiving a Public Trust level clearance per the contract.
• 7+ years of the fundamental technologies of the web: HTTP, SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain Drupal websites meeting accessibility, security, and design standards.
• Design, implement, and execute automated testing strategies for reliable software.
• Support deployment strategies and smooth releases to production.
• Mentor engineers and promote development best practices.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to set priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to Agile planning, sprints, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot performance, scalability, and UX issues.
• Champion quality and continuous learning across projects.

Skills

Drupal

JavaScript

Security

Leadership

Frontend

Tools

Drush

Composer

PHP

Job description

ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

Support a high-impact digital presence by providing technical expertise and operational support across web and social media channels. This work will help ensure reliable, accessible, and engaging online experiences while advancing the client's ability to inform, connect, and engage with diverse audiences through innovative digital communications strategies.

Location: Remote with on-site in Washington, DC up to 2 days per week

What You'll Do:

• Architect, develop, and maintain secure, high-performing Drupal websites that meet industry standards for accessibility, usability, security, and design excellence.
• Design, implement, and execute automated testing strategies to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality software solutions.
• Support the full application lifecycle, helping define deployment strategies and ensuring smooth, efficient releases to production environments.
• Mentor and collaborate with engineers across varying experience levels, fostering technical growth and promoting development best practices.
• Partner directly with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to establish priorities, manage expectations, and deliver successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to an Agile development environment, actively participating in planning, sprint execution, continuous improvement, and team collaboration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges while identifying opportunities to enhance application performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Champion quality, innovation, and continuous learning to help drive project and team success.

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years building secure, accessible, responsive web applications
• 5+ years building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, migrations, writing automated tests, Drush and Composer
• 3 years of leadership experience
• All work must be conducted within the U.S.
• Must be capable of receiving a Public Trust level clearance per the contract
• 7 + years of the fundamental technologies of the web: HTTP, SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity working in and with Cloud technologies like AWS and Acquia
• Familiarity with PHP frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, and CakePHP
• Experience building decoupled Drupal solutions
• An active account on drupal.org
• A general understanding of containerization

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI.