Senior Web Developer - Drupal
Washington, DC
All /
Full time /
Remote
Company Description
TrueTandem's mission is to be a trusted information technology solutions provider, committed to the success of our customers, communities and employees. To enable this mission, we listen to our customers’ needs, empower our dedicated and talented employees, envision success together, and deliver innovative cost-effective solutions. For our customers, we aim to deliver more power to meet their business outcomes through technology implementation, integration, optimization and customization. We enable some of the most well-known companies, nonprofits and federal agencies in the United States to intelligently plan and develop their applications, modernize their infrastructure and manage their data.
As a Senior Web Developer on TrueTandem’s Digital Modernization team, you will play a key role in advancing the mission by developing, enhancing, and maintaining public-facing and internal websites.
TrueTandem is a digital modernization company that helps government and commercial organizations operate more efficiently through secure, high-impact solutions. Our teams embrace Agile delivery, DevSecOps automation, and AI-enabled quality assurance to reduce technical debt, improve accessibility, and enhance reliability for mission-critical sites.
You’ll join a collaborative environment that values creativity, accountability, and continuous learning. This role blends technical depth with problem-solving and innovation—helping transform complex systems into scalable, modern digital experiences that deliver measurable results for our clients
Role and Responsibilities
· Design, develop, test, and deploy new features and enhancements across DOJ’s Drupal 11 web ecosystem.
· Modernize and optimize legacy .NET and static sites, migrating content into Drupal-based CMS environments.
· Maintain and improve automated testing frameworks, including Behat, Gherkin, and AI-driven visual regression testing (pixel comparison).
· Collaborate with UX/UI, accessibility, and content teams to ensure full Section 508/WCAG 2.1 compliance and consistent user experience across all DOJ properties.
· Implement and maintain integrations with enterprise systems (M365, SharePoint, Azure/AWS services, APIs).
· Monitor and optimize performance using New Relic, Splunk, and Akamai content delivery networks.
· Manage configuration management and CI/CD pipelines via Git, Composer, and automated deployment tools in a secure federal environment.
· Participate in Agile sprint cycles, feature refinement sessions, and continuous improvement meetings.
· Provide mentoring and code reviews to ensure maintainable, test-driven, and secure codebases.
Required Skills
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
· 5+ years of experience developing and deploying solutions on Drupal 8–11.
· Strong expertise in Drupal core APIs, custom module development, and theming.
· Proficiency in PHP, Twig, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (React, Vue, or jQuery).
· Experience with Behat/Gherkin testing, Composer, Drush, and Git-based CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps).
· Familiarity with cloud-based hosting (Akamai CDN, Acquia Cloud, Pantheon) and security management in FedRAMP environments.
· Working knowledge of AI-assisted testing tools and/or search optimization frameworks.
· Demonstrated understanding of federal accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG 2.1.
· Proven ability to troubleshoot site performance, scalability, and security challenges.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; proactive and detail-oriented in fast-paced team environments.
Preferred Skills
· Experience supporting federal Drupal modernization programs, especially DOJ, DHS, or HHS.
· Familiarity with AWS Kendra or other AI-powered search solutions.
· Understanding of SharePoint Online or Power Platform integration within hybrid M365 ecosystems.
· Experience with automated regression, performance, and accessibility testing using modern frameworks.
· Knowledge of firewall management, certificate renewals, and cloud-based security monitoring.
· Active DOJ or federal agency clearance.
Additional Information
TrueTandem is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and affords equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to protected veteran status, qualified individuals with disabilities and all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
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