Back End Drupal Developer

Who Are We? 
Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.
 

What You'll do:

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results.  Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace?  Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme

• Will work closely with front-end developers and customers to ensure an effective, visually appealing, and intuitive implementation

• Active participation in UI/UX and decisions

• Contribute actively to the continuous development of process and product

• Ability to enhance Drupal development quality

• Assist in the creation of an effective, responsive design

• Provide solutions to issues and suggestions for improvements

• Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web application

Who We are Looking For:

Groundswell is seeking a Drupal Developer primarily responsible for back-end /module development for the customer's website. This person will be responsible for helping to formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and will work closely with front-end developers and customers to ensure an effective, visually appealing, and intuitive implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in systems analysis or business information systems. This includes 4 years in the area of developing system requirements and high-level design specifications and 2 years demonstrating Project Management experience and/or task leader positions

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Demonstrated experience in back-end web system engineering and web systems design, development, integration and management, with emphasis on LAMP system architecture

• Strong experience in working with both Drupal and WordPress content management systems as well as database systems, such as MySQL

• Must have experience working in AWS environments

• Must have strong skills in HTML5, SASS, JavaScript, and CSS

• Must have experience working with PHP, Twig, Symfony, Composer, JavaScript, and jQuery

• Must be able to write JavaScript with and without the use of frameworks such as jQuery, React, Vue.js

• Demonstrated experience designing and developing responsive design websites

• Must have experience and be comfortable with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.

• Must have ability to understand CSS changes to have consistent style across platforms and browsers

• Must have ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working, compliant HTML5

• Code management with GitLab/GitHub or similar repository

• Strong communication skills which include the ability to convey concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, both verbally and written; active listening skills to gather key information from internal and external partners

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in a high-paced environment, multi-task (prioritize and manage), and work both independently and as a team

• Must be U.S. Citizen per contract requirements

• Candidate must be able to qualify and obtain a Public Trust investigation per contract requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of NOAA systems, services, research, and/or programs is a PLUS

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• Flexible Spending Account

• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs and professional development

• Flexible work schedule

• On site gym and childcare option

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

·        Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 

·        Flexible Spending Account 

·        4% 401K Match (immediate vesting) 

·        Paid Time Off 

·        Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development

·        Flexible work schedule

·        On-site gym and childcare option 
 

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$85,070.00 - $119,598.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Groundswell is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

Read a copy of the Company’s Affirmative Action Statement.

Additional Resources:

• EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
• EEO is the Law Poster and Supplement
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [email protected] or 703-639-1777.