Drupal Full Stack Developer

MetroStar Systems is an award-winning IT management consulting firm that works with over 20 civilian federal agencies across law enforcement, foreign affairs, military, and regulatory. We are looking for a Drupal Full Stack Developer who is passionate about bringing creative software solutions to end customers. If you want to join a company that values people that are fearless about making technology work, we want you to work for MetroStar!

Don’t meet every single Must Have?  Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply.  We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! – The MetroStar People & Culture Team

You're a great fit if:

• You understand the craftsmanship of code, picking the right techniques for the job
• You know how to ship code in fast, iterative cycles
• You are adept at creating stateless and secure experiences interfacing with highly scalable back-end systems and understand front-end Drupal theming
• You have the ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly

You'll love our Drupal Full Stack Developer role if you: (This is the stuff you MUST have to be a fit)

• have 5+ years of experience in Drupal site building, administration, custom module development, configuration management/features and theming
• have working experience with Drupal 8/9 ecosystem components (Git, Composer, TWIG, theming, Site Building and Module development)
• understand Drupal architecture and can develop a strategy for site development and maintenance as well as deployments between multiple environments.
• have experience with Drupal user interface development to include user experience, theme development, and customization of community themes
• have experience with migrations and upgrades from Drupal 7 to Drupal 8 or 8 to 9 and can provide context or examples for your experience.
• have experience with configuration and modification of contributed modules, implementation of standard hooks, and implementation of standard self-test regimes
• have ability to code and debug in PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript/jQuery
• have an active a Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain

We'll REALLY love you if you: (This is the bonus stuff that makes you stand out)

• have working knowledge of accessibility and 508-compliance
• feel comfortable discussing technical details with a client in terms they can understand
• have experience with advanced PHP development frameworks and workflows (Symfony, Composer)
• have familiarity with Acquia tools and solutions (Lightning, BLT, DevDesktop, Acquia Cloud).
• understand how Ajax request work in Drupal and how to properly structure Javascript.
• understand how preprocessors work and have had experience with them (Gulp, Grunt, Webpack, etc.)
• have experience with Docker containers and working locally

What your day will look like:

• You will work directly with the program team, including developers, QA engineers, Scrum Masters and Product Owners, and a lot of other great teammates
• You will be working on long-term architecture and design strategies
• You will implement content and layout updates to the current website

The Admin Stuff:  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.