Software Engineer (Drupal + WordPress)

The Software Engineer (Drupal + WordPress) helps build and maintain digital platforms that power public-facing government services. In this role, you will design and develop secure, accessible, and scalable web solutions using modern content management systems and integrations.

Location: United States

Salary: $122,000 – $133,000

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise websites using Drupal and WordPress.
• Build custom themes, modules, plugins, and reusable components aligned with design systems such as the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS).
• Implement integrations with external systems and APIs including identity providers, analytics platforms, and data services.
• Collaborate with designers and product teams to deliver responsive, accessible front-end implementations.
• Contribute to CMS architecture decisions including content modeling, taxonomy, and reusable components.
• Ensure solutions meet accessibility, security, and performance standards and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, and backlog refinement.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system reliability.
• Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and platform operations.
• Other relevant duties as qualified and trained to assume.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, 7+ years of professional web development experience, or equivalent practical experience (10 years without degree)
• Experience building and maintaining web applications and content management platforms, including Drupal and WordPress.
• Proficiency with PHP, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript.
• Experience integrating APIs and third-party systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of accessibility standards such as Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Familiarity with design systems such as the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) or similar component frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile teams using Git-based workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Benefits

• Flex hours
• 401K with matching incentive
• Parental Leave
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Flex Spending Account
• Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid holidays