Jr Drupal Developer

At Meta Phase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission‑focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business.

Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Meta Phase is seeking a Junior Back-End Drupal Developer with foundational experience in server‑side web development to join our cross‑functional Agile team. In this role, you will support the creation, enhancement, and integration of back‑end Drupal functionality, APIs, and data workflows that power a mission‑critical federal program. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career developer eager to grow their skills and deliver meaningful results in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

• Develop and maintain custom Drupal 10 modules, hooks, and services to support application functionality.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and data services to connect Drupal with backend systems and external applications.
• Configure and optimize Drupal’s backend architecture for scalability, security, and performance.
• Implement and maintain database structures, queries, and migrations (MySQL/Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Collaborate with front‑end developers to ensure seamless integration between UI components and backend functionality.
• Ensure compliance with federal security (NIST/FISMA) and accessibility (Section 508/WCAG) requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving backend performance issues.
• Maintain technical documentation for modules, integrations, and configuration changes.

• 0–2+ years of experience in back‑end web development.
• Experience with Drupal module development and PHP programming.
• Understanding of Drupal’s API architecture, entity system, and configuration management.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Familiarity with REST API design and integration.
• Comfort with Git‑based version control workflows.
• Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with Drupal 9/10 configuration management and Composer.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for backend code.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• Understanding of caching strategies and performance optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Circle
  
  CI, Jenkins, Bit Bucket, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Basic knowledge of front‑end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support integration work.

• Hybrid - Based in Washington, DC. Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be able to obtain Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field.

At Meta Phase, we care about your well‑being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

Meta Phase is different with a purpose – demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team.

• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

Meta Phase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.