Jr Drupal Developer
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Description
At MetaPhase we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward challenge the status quo but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared valuespassion solidarity generosity curiosity and boldnessand these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together we know our people are our differencefor our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you
- Be the difference and make it happen
MetaPhase is seeking a Junior Back-End Drupal Developer with foundational experience in server-side web development to join our cross-functional Agile this role you will support the creation enhancement and integration of back-end Drupal functionality APIs and data workflows that power a mission-critical federal program. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer eager to grow their skills and deliver meaningful results in a collaborative fast-paced environment.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Develop and maintain custom Drupal 10 modules hooks and services to support application functionality.
- Build and integrate RESTful APIs and data services to connect Drupal with backend systems and external applications.
- Configure and optimize Drupals backend architecture for scalability security and performance.
- Implement and maintain database structures queries and migrations (MySQL/PostgreSQL).
- Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between UI components and backend functionality.
- Ensure compliance with federal security (NIST/FISMA) and accessibility (Section 508/WCAG) requirements.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming sprint planning daily standups and retrospectives.
- Assist with troubleshooting debugging and resolving backend performance issues.
- Maintain technical documentation for modules integrations and configuration changes.
What We Need From You (Required):
- 02 years of experience in back-end web development.
- Experience with Drupal module development and PHP programming.
- Understanding of Drupals API architecture entity system and configuration management.
- Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with REST API design and integration.
- Comfort with Git-based version control workflows.
- Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Bonus Points (Desired):
- Familiarity with Drupal 9/10 configuration management and Composer.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks for backend code.
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
- Understanding of caching strategies and performance optimization.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI Jenkins BitBucket or Azure DevOps.
- Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript) to support integration work.
Work Setup & Travel:
- Hybrid - Based in Washington DC. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education:
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems IT Management or related field
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO federal holidays parental leave and comprehensive health coverage (medical dental vision life and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match FSA/HSA options commuter benefits and much more.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
Best Places to Work
- Washington Post Top Workplaces
- Washingtons Business Journals Best Places to Work
- Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms 2020
MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or veteran status or any other factors protected by federal state or local law.
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