DAWSON Looking for Web Developer (Remote/Anywhere) at United States Full Time

Summary: This position is in support the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Contract

• Location: Remote/Anywhere
• US Citizen holding an active DOD Secret level or higher clearance.

Position Description

Web Software Developer with experience in Drupal and a strong understanding of PHP, JavaScript, and related languages, libraries, and standards-compliant code. The Web Developer analyzes, designs and implements technology-based solutions including web applications, databases systems, and web-based solutions. This includes back- and front-end development, core updates, maintaining modules, coding custom modules, and integration and maintenance of websites and web applications. Additional responsibilities may include developing custom code, 3rd party integrations and web services; implementing theme changes per specifications; troubleshooting and resolving technical, compliance, and optimization issues, and communicating resolutions to the appropriate stakeholders; creating test plans, implementing test plans and thoroughly testing updates; and researching, testing, and implementing web accessibility best practices.

Essential Functions

• 80% – Drupal Development (up to v10): Manages the creation of dynamic webpages using a content management system (CMS); ensures strong version control with GIT; creates and modifies code, tests and debugs applications; designs program code structure and requirements; monitors and troubleshoots system issues; performs system applications and/or database system maintenance; creates and modifies code for software or web applications; provides technical support for production and system/application performance
• 5% – Resolves help desk tickets with a high level of customer satisfaction; anticipates issues and risks in coding and development; resolves or escalates appropriately; assists in the development, documentation, maintenance and training of programming standards, procedures, data files, system interfaces and records
• 5% – Writes and conducts test strategies, plans, and scripts; interprets and applies applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards in code development (based on assignment); provides web content back-up as needed
• 10% – Keeps up with the latest trends and emerging technologies and their application to web development and shares knowledge with team members; researches, evaluates, and tests development hardware and software; performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

• 3+ full-time experience as a back-end web developer in Drupal.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and theming responsive websites and/or web apps using PHP, Node.JS, Express, JavaScript[RH1] , and/or related frameworks, languages, libraries, and standards-compliant code
• Proficiency with management tools such as Jira and GIT
• Demonstrated experience upgrading/migrating legacy Drupal versions to current/supported versions
• Demonstrated experience throughout the Software/Application Development Life Cycle processes and disciplines within an Agile-like development model
• Demonstrated experience in performing complete website redesign through requirements
• Demonstrated experience in designing and managing relational databases
• Demonstrated experience in web accessibility: back-end coding and/or formatting content
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting customer issues, resolving problems, and documenting resolutions
• Demonstrated experience in secure coding practices compliant with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171 standards and Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implement Guide (STIG) guidance
• Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing website and search query performance
• Demonstrated experience developing to Federal design, performance, and security standards
• Demonstrated experience implementing accessibility standards for Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act compliance
• Demonstrated experience integration with Google Analytics and developing role-based administration
• Proficiency with mobile-first principles and social media-enabled development
• Experienced in quality control and management practices, code peer reviews, etc.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or related field and one-year full-time equivalent experience in an area directly related to assignment.
• Or Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in information technology or related field and three years full-time equivalent experience in an area directly related to assignment
• Or High School Diploma/GED and five years full-time equivalent experience in an area directly related to assignment
• US Citizen holding an active DOD Secret level or higher clearance.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.