About BLEN
BLENers are passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. For over 20 years, we've been helping government agencies and businesses transform their digital experience. We bring fresh perspectives to every project, from modernizing legacy systems to building cloud-native applications to experimenting with technology that’s just around the corner. We value building long and enduring partnerships to solve complex challenges by putting humans at the center of all the experiences. Our team thrives on turning tricky problems into solutions that are practical, accessible and performant.

About This Position
Drupal Developers at BLEN play a key role in creating and maintaining sophisticated web solutions using Drupal CMS. They combine deep technical expertise in Drupal development, front-end skills, and best practices in web development to deliver high-quality websites and applications. Our development team collaborates closely with clients and internal stakeholders to create solutions that are not only technically sound but also meet specific business requirements. Working in a hybrid environment, our developers contribute to both individual and team projects while maintaining high standards of code quality and performance.

What We Would Like From You

As a Drupal Developer at BLEN, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Drupal-based websites and applications. Your responsibilities will include:
Develop, customize, and maintain Drupal websites and applications
Collaborate with project managers and other developers to define project requirements and specifications
Implement responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using Drupal themes and templates
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
Use and help to manage pattern libraries
Perform site-building activities, including creating and configuring content types, views, and taxonomies
Integrate third-party APIs and services with Drupal applications
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website performance, security, and functionality
Conduct peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Evaluate all Drupal security notices for impact on the codebase, preparing hot fixes if needed
Propose and code fixes for bugs and other issues
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Drupal and web development technologies
Support migration initiatives to newer Drupal versions
Participate in team meetings and contribute to technical discussions
Create and maintain technical documentation
Optimize website performance and ensure scalability

Your main goal will be to ensure our Drupal-based solutions effectively address our clients' needs through robust, scalable, and maintainable implementations that follow best practices and industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

Essential Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 4 years' experience developing in Drupal 8 and 9
Experience migrating to Drupal 10
Experience with integrating contributed modules into a Drupal site
Experience with creating and updating Twig templates
Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development technologies
Experience with Drupal 8/9 development, including custom module and theme development
Familiarity with Drupal's API and hooks system
Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git
Understanding of web accessibility standards and best practices
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred Skills and Experience
Drupal Certification (e.g., Acquia Certified Developer - D10, Acquia Certified Back-End Specialist - D10, Acquia Certified Front-End Specialist - D10)
Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React or Angular
Experience with AWS
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
Experience with automated testing and continuous integration
Knowledge of SEO best practices
Experience with performance optimization techniques
Background in responsive design and mobile-first development

Requirement

Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Perks

Work from anywhere
Competitive pay
A contribution to your health benefit
The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact

Get to know us

We are a small, creative and highly technical team
Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut
We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project
We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients
We do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one

What You Should Expect From Us

We will treat you fairly
We give you space to grow both personally and professionally
We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree
We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges
We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Due to the nature of our work with the federal government, all roles at BLEN are required to work from the contiguous United States.

The salary range represents the compensation we expect to offer candidates who can perform the core responsibilities with minimal additional training. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as skill set, level of experience, and scope of responsibility. Our recruitment team is available to discuss your specific salary requirements and to provide more information about how we determine compensation. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and encourage open dialogue about our compensation structure throughout the application process. We look forward to learning more about your qualifications and how they align with our framework. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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