Drupal Developer Job at American Institutes for Research

• Develop and enhance Drupal web applications, including custom PHP development, configuration, and CMS administration.
• Design, build, and launch new site features and functionality with a focus on performance, reliability, and availability.
• Translate responsive design concepts into polished Drupal themes delivering an intuitive, visually compelling user experience.
• Create and implement highly visible, user-facing components, including features that incorporate data visualization elements.
• Maintain and improve the platform through security patching, upgrades, troubleshooting, testing, and high-quality deployments to the code repository.
• Support content operations by helping document, archive, and update website content, ensuring ongoing Section 508 compliance and smooth site operations.
• Collaborate closely with developers and team members to ensure solutions are implemented effectively and align with shared standards and goals.
• Stay current on Drupal best practices and apply them to improve development quality and maintainability.
• Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs. 

Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience 

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field with 4+ years of professional Drupal development experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining Drupal‑based web solutions, including custom PHP development in a LAMP environment.
• Experience building responsive, accessible Drupal user interfaces (HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, theming/templating) and developing custom modules/new features in alignment with best practices.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and compliance.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools, Agile development practices, and GitHub or similar code repositories.
• Experience supporting projects for U.S. government or international development organizations preferred. 

Skills 

• Strong communicator who can convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences while fostering collaboration across cross‑functional and virtual teams.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independence and initiative while partnering collaboratively to achieve shared team objectives.
• Highly adaptable in fast‑paced environments, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams while delivering timely, high‑quality results.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, demonstrating strong critical thinking and disciplined attention to detail.
• JavaScript expertise to build interactive experiences, including work with and without frameworks (e.g., jQuery).
• Advanced Drupal site-building capabilities, leveraging modules such as Views, Blocks, CKEditor, Layout Builder, Media Library, Taxonomy, Paragraphs, Search API, and Webform.
• Strong front-end delivery skills, able to turn wireframes/layouts into responsive HTML/CSS, with consistent styling across browsers and platforms.
• Solid understanding of Drupal theming and the SDLC, including Twig/PHP theme layer knowledge and experience working in Agile/iterative environments.