Senior Drupal Engineer; NCS - BCIT

Overview

Welcome to the City of Baltimore. We offer opportunities to drive social impact in a diverse, vibrant environment. We hire great people and provide opportunities to grow toward career aspirations. This position is in the Drupal engineering domain with a focus on developing and maintaining Drupal-based websites and web applications. Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, wellness programs, and workshops.

Learn about benefits at the City HR site.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Drupal Engineer to join our team. The Drupal Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Drupal-based websites and web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Drupal development, with expertise in custom module development, theming, and site architecture. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Drupal solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders.

• Design and develop Drupal-based websites and web applications, following best practices and coding standards.
• Customize and extend Drupal core functionality through custom module development and configuration.
• Create custom themes and templates using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Twig to achieve desired designs and user experiences.
• Collaborate with designers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to translate design concepts into Drupal-based solutions.
• Implement responsive design techniques to ensure compatibility with various devices and screen sizes.
• Optimize website performance and scalability through efficient code, caching strategies, and server configuration.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services into Drupal websites to enable additional functionality and data exchange.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure quality and reliability of Drupal solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest Drupal trends, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, and documentation efforts, providing technical insights and recommendations.

Education: Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.

Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in Drupal development, with a strong portfolio showcasing Drupal-based projects. Proficiency in Drupal site building, configuration management, and content modeling. Expertise in PHP development with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. Strong knowledge of Drupal theming and front-end development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Twig. Experience with version control systems such as Git and continuous integration tools like Jenkins.

Familiarity with Drupal APIs, hooks, and contributed modules, and ability to leverage them effectively. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Drupal certification (e.g., Acquia Certified Drupal Developer) is a plus.
• Experience with Drupal 10 migration projects and familiarity with migration tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops practices and tools for automated deployment, provisioning, and monitoring.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards and techniques for creating accessible websites.
• Experience with other web technologies and frameworks such as Symfony, React, or Angular.

• Background Check:
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• Probation:
  All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
• Financial Disclosure:
  This position is required to complete a…