Web Developer

Zimmerman Associates, Inc is seeking a Web Developer (Drupal) to support the National Institute of Corrections digital presence by maintaining, enhancing, and developing a secure, accessible, and user-centered Drupal-based web platform. The role blends hands‑on Drupal development with day‑to‑day content management, ensuring that NIC’s website remains current, functional, and aligned with federal web standards.

The position is responsible for maintaining a high‑quality, accessible, and user‑focused web experience while driving awareness and usage of training and information resources, and is part of a team with two additional web developers and a web content manager who report to the Lead Web Developer and Project Program Manager.

The position is remote but candidates MUST be located in the Denver Metropolitan area ONLY.

• Design, develop, and maintain Drupal-based websites
• Build and customize modules, themes, and components
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance concerns
• Implement updates, patches, and security best practices
• Ensure compliance with federal standards

• Manage day‑to‑day content updates; including pages, documents, and multimedia
• Collaborate with content owners to ensure accuracy, usability, and consistency
• Configure and maintain content types, taxonomies, and workflows
• Optimize content for usability, accessibility, and search

• Work closely with staff to support digital initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on Drupal content entry and workflows
• Coordinate with staff to ensure system integrity and compliance

• Perform testing
• Monitor site performance and recommended improvements
• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and updates

• Bachelor's degree in a job‑related discipline and/or relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis
• Five years of technical experience working with web applications that include Drupal, web design, content management systems, and LAMP architecture

• Experience with web development using content management systems;
  Drupal 9+ preferred in LAMP‑stack environments (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Proficiency in front‑end development web programming languages such as HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, TWIG
• Experience with responsive design
• Experience with accessible design (Section 508 and 255)
• Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other visual design tools
• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
• Good understanding of content management systems (Drupal)
• Good understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles
• Proficient understanding of cross‑browser compatibility issues
• Up‑to‑date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies
• Establish and maintain brand guidelines
• Edit and maintain website content
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience designing in federal environments and for federal projects
• Experience with the field of corrections and corrections agencies
• Excellent visual design skills
• Creative and open to new ideas
• Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with branding for clients

ZAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.