Senior Drupal Architect/Lead Developer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Drupal Architect/Lead Developer in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and development of a secure, scalable, and high-performance Drupal-based platform supporting critical public services. You will play a key technical leadership role in building and enhancing a federal-grade digital solution focused on accessibility, identity verification, and user-centered service delivery. Working within a mission-driven environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including program leaders, UX researchers, and technical teams. The position combines hands-on engineering with architectural ownership and strategic guidance on modern web technologies. You will help drive innovation through AI-assisted development, agile delivery practices, and continuous improvement. This is a highly impactful role focused on delivering reliable, compliant, and citizen-focused digital experiences.

• Lead the architecture, development, maintenance, and enhancement of a Drupal-based platform supporting complex claims submission and tracking workflows.
• Drive integration of identity and eligibility verification systems, including Login.gov, ID.me, and SAVE, ensuring secure and seamless user authentication.
• Design and implement APIs, authentication frameworks, and access control mechanisms, potentially including API gateway solutions.
• Apply AI-assisted tools for rapid prototyping, requirements generation, and accelerated development cycles.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Web Design System standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and federal usability guidelines.
• Translate UX/UI research insights into actionable technical solutions and user-centered design implementations.
• Oversee DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, configuration management, and version control.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability remediation, and ensure compliance with federal security and privacy standards.
• Support system certification and accreditation activities, including privacy impact assessments and third-party evaluations.
• Collaborate closely with federal program stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on Drupal experience including custom module development, theming, and API integration.
• Strong expertise in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL, with exposure to additional technologies such as Python, .NET, or similar frameworks.
• Proven experience integrating federal identity and eligibility systems such as Login.gov and SAVE.
• Deep understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, automated testing, and configuration management.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards including Section 508 and experience applying U.S. Web Design System principles.
• Experience working within federal compliance frameworks including security accreditation, privacy assessments, and vulnerability management.
• Background in agile environments with exposure to design thinking and user-centered development practices.
• Experience with testing frameworks including functional, performance, and automated QA methodologies.
• Understanding of enterprise or federal IT environments including cloud infrastructure and multi-platform systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Flexible work schedules supporting work-life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness coverage options
• Professional training and continuous career development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities to work on high-impact federal digital transformation programs
• Exposure to emerging technologies including AI-assisted development tools
• Strong emphasis on employee engagement, learning, and growth