Job summary:


Title:
Drupal Developer

Location:
Des Moines, IA, United States

Length and terms:
Long term - W2 or c2c


Position created on 06/22/2020 05:39 am

Job description:


*** Very long term project; Initial PO till 6/30/2021 -  expect to go for 5+ years  *** 

**Full time with benefits or hourly contract position*** Need 3 verifiable references with resume

REMOTE WORK PERMITTED: Due to COVID-19, the client has agreed to allow the selected candidate to work remotely for the time being. However, the chosen candidate must be available to report in person as directed by the client to pick up equipment on the first day. This position REQUIRES the selected candidate to work ONSITE for the duration of the assignment once clear to return to the building

This position is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of an extensive suite of citizen-facing workforce development websites that offer essential services, including access to employment and training rograms. These websites are critical in supporting State-level initiatives focused around helping Iowan businesses and individuals with unemployment, re-employment, and education. Additionally, the position will provide expertise and technical skills most notably in the Drupal CMS Platform and pertinent modules, and will lead the Drupal upgrade and migration from version 7 to version 8 (or 9), including the planning and execution of a full-scale upgrade across all existing sites; migration and archival of all content; evaluation and preparation of current modules; assessment and development of custom modules and code.   This position will adhere to the State of Iowa Web Publishing Standards, as well as web accessibility guidelines such as WCAG and 508 Compliance.

 

Day to day responsibilities include:

  • Partnering with the IWD Communication team and business stakeholders for planning, design, development, and testing for all IWD Drupal websites
  • Ensuring the platform and all modules updates are thoroughly tested and implemented. 
  • Maintaining all existing websites
  • Configuring user roles and permissions.
  • importing and export content.
  • Training managers and user.
  • Planning and executing upgrades.
  • Monitoring site performance and analytics
  • Corresponding with Acquia account manager and technical support
  • Providing web accessibility guidance
  • Developing user guides and other support materials.

 

 

Approximate breakdown in responsibilities.   

 

  • JavaScript - 5%
  • Module and Core code updates and testing - 10%
  • Module investigation and testing - 5%
  • CSS development and testing - 10%
  • Troubleshooting and resolution - 15%
  • User support - 10%
  • Migration to Drupal 8-9 - 20%
  • Theme development for Drupal 8-9  10%
  • Learning and research - 5%

 

Skills

  • 10 years Drupal
  • PHP, JavaScript, Acquia Sites, CSS, HTML, Linux Command Line Interface, Drush, adaptive technologies, responsive design, web inspection/debugging tools; web accessibility; Monsido site analysis; Google Analytics; Google Search Console; and GIT.

Contact the recruiter working on this position:



The recruiter working on this position is Hima Teja(Shaji Team)
His/her contact number is +(1) (202) 6290353
His/her contact email is teja@msysinc.com

Our recruiters will be more than happy to help you to get this contract.