Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Drupal Engineer to join our team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The ideal candidate will have the proven ability to implement, configure and optimize enterprise scale Drupal platforms while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to translate existing functional and technical requirements and capabilities into robust Drupal implementations.

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation.
• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.
• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in web development, primarily focused on Drupal

Additional Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Drupal architecture and modules.
• Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale Drupal implementations.
• Hands-on experience with Drupal Workbench for content management, workflow configuration, and editorial moderation.
• Experience leading a team of cross-functional developers, coordinating backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA efforts to deliver high-quality Drupal solutions.
• Hands-on expertise in building, fine-tuning, and deploying large language models (LLMs) using platforms like Amazon Bedrock or similar generative AI services.
• Deep expertise in supporting technologies including:
• • PHP development and modern practices
  • Modern Drupal architecture and module development
  • Configuration management and deployment strategies
  • Drupal multisite architecture
  • Complex content modeling and migrations
  • Performance optimization and caching strategies
  • Security best practices and hardening techniques
  • API development and integration
  • Automated testing and quality assurance
  • DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation, ideally in AWS
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AWS ECS/ECR)
  • Proficiency with build tools and dependency management (Composer) as well as version control systems (Git) and workflows
  • Experience with Front-end technologies (React, Angular, JavaScript, CSS)
  • Expertise with database migrations and database optimization
  • Drupal-based certifications preferred (e.g., Acquia)
  • Strong understanding of information architecture and knowledge management principles
  • Experience with government security requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA)

Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead complex Drupal implementations, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions and multi-site deployments
• Serve as the technical lead for a small Drupal delivery team, providing day-to-day engineering guidance while remaining hands-on in development.
• Design and implement content architectures, taxonomies, and data models
• Mentor junior and mid-level Drupal engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical walkthroughs.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend training, documentation, or process improvements to strengthen the team.
• Support and drive technical strategies for Drupal development of customer modules and enterprise integration
• Provide technical oversight for security hardening and performance optimization
• Help guide Drupal development efforts, leveraging best practices and coding standards
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, security, UX, and product teams to ensure Drupal solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform ecosystem.
• Support technical discovery workshops and solution architecture sessions
• Lead proof-of-concept development for complex technical requirements
• Review and optimize Drupal implementations and deployments
• Support CI/CD pipeline deployment strategies
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on Drupal best practices for content creation and management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address program-specific platform needs.