Sr. Software Developer

Summary

Senior Software Developer designing and maintaining secure Drupal platforms for federal government systems. Day-to-day involves custom Drupal module development, API integrations (PHP, JavaScript, SQL), CI/CD pipelines, performance scaling, and WCAG/DHS Trusted Tester accessibility compliance in hybrid-remote arrangement reporting to Arlington, VA.

The Sr. Software Developer will shape the digital experience for critical federal systems. You design and maintain secure, high-performing Drupal platforms that serve important public missions. Your work directly protects sensitive data, ensures accessibility for every user, and delivers seamless content management capabilities. You join a mission-driven team where your technical expertise turns complex challenges into reliable, scalable digital solutions.

This position is classified as Hybrid/remote with the ability to report to Arlington, Virginia, and Government-directed mission locations when required.

Position Responsibilities

  • Designs robust Drupal architecture and builds custom modules to meet strict federal standards.
  • Secures platforms within SBU and FOUO environments to protect sensitive information.
  • Optimizes platform performance and scales applications to handle high user traffic smoothly.
  • Integrates APIs and content management frameworks using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
  • Manages version control workflows and executes automated builds, testing, code scanning, and deployments.
  • Executes smooth rollback processes when technical issues arise.
  • Ensures strict compliance with WCAG standards and DHS Trusted Tester requirements for accessible web development.
  • Implements advanced content search, taxonomy, metadata, and analytics instrumentation.
  • Automates workflow deployments and diagnoses complex problems across application, integration, configuration, and infrastructure boundaries.
  • Applies expert knowledge of WCAG and DHS Trusted Tester requirements to build fully accessible web applications.
  • Configures content search, taxonomy, metadata, and analytics instrumentation accurately.
  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses intricate issues across applications, integrations, configurations, and infrastructure boundaries.
  • Communicates technical concepts clearly and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience:

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or possesses equivalent professional experience.
  • Hold an Active Drupal Certification.
  • 8 years of experience in web or platform development
    • 3 years of experience developing and managing Drupal-based platforms.
  • Able to obtain a Public Trust
  • Demonstrates extensive hands-on experience in Drupal architecture, module development, and configuration within sensitive federal or FISMA-regulated systems.
  • Shows proven expertise in secure platform design for SBU and FOUO environments.
  • Applies deep technical knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, and REST APIs.
  • Utilizes automated build, testing, code scanning, deployment, and rollback tools effectively.
  • Brings direct experience working within FISMA-regulated federal agencies

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
  • HSA (Health Savings Account)
  • Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
    • Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Accident
  • 401K
  • Legal Assistance
  • Financial Wellness
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Federal Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee Referral Program

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