CTAC is seeking a Senior Drupal Developer to architect, build, and maintain customized Drupal applications at scale. The successful candidate will have deep experience with Drupal module and theme development, system integration, application security, and performance optimization, along with a strong understanding of data modeling across front-end, middle-tier, and back-end.
This role requires comfort operating beyond feature implementation. The Senior Drupal Developer will contribute to architectural decisions, develop and maintain custom modules and themes, and help guide technical direction for client solutions. A strong understanding of the LAMP or LEMP stack is required. Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies is a plus, as CTAC operates on a two-week sprint cycle.
The candidate will work closely with a government client and internal teams to design, implement, and deploy Drupal solutions that are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
The Senior Drupal Developer will collaborate with other developers and a Project Manager/Scrum Master to ensure project success. Day-to-day responsibilities include participating in daily stand-ups, contributing to sprint planning, reporting progress, identifying risks, and supporting teammates. The candidate must be comfortable explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, documenting architectural decisions and edge cases, and actively participating in code reviews.
Qualifications
Support the full Drupal lifecycle, including installation, configuration, data migration, custom development, security hardening, and performance tuning
Design and implement custom Drupal modules and themes following best practices
Debug complex Drupal issues related to caching, permissions, Views, Search API, and integrations
Contribute to architectural discussions and long-term maintainability decisions
Required Experience:
5+ years of professional Drupal development experience, with demonstrated depth in:
Drupal internals
Custom module development
Theme development
Debugging and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Performance tuning
Strong experience with:
PHP
Linux/Unix environments
MySQL
Apache and/or Nginx
JavaScript
Desired Skills:
Experience with WordPress or other CMS platforms
PostgreSQL experience
API-driven development (REST / JSON APIs)
Search implementations (Search API, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Solr)
Responsive design and modern CSS (CSS, LESS, SASS)
Caching and content delivery solutions (CDNs, reverse proxies)
Docker or containerized development workflows
Cloud and DevOps experience (AWS or similar platforms)
Acquia Certified Developer (or equivalent)
Interest or experience integrating AI services
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
CTAC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor