Drupal Backend Engineer, Contract

Knak Digital

Drupal Backend Engineer, Contract

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building custom Drupal applications, modules, and websites for federal, state, and local government agencies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and participate in project meetings to align on goals and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

    • Designing and developing scalable back-end architectures within Drupal

    • Evaluating and customizing modules to meet specific project requirements

    • Building secure custom API integrations and automated workflows

    • Ensuring compliance with government security standards and accessibility requirements (e.g., Section 508)

    Your Profile

    We’re looking for an experienced, solutions-oriented engineer with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset. You should have:

    • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, development, or a related technical discipline

    • Proven experience delivering and maintaining production-level back-end systems in one or more of the following: PHP, JavaScript, or Python

    • Deep understanding of CMS architecture, especially with Drupal, WordPress, or headless CMS platforms

    • Proficiency in back-end frameworks, modern development practices, and database design/optimization

    • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to secure, high-quality software delivery

    • Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders

    • Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to a growth-oriented team environment

    • Eligibility to obtain a federal background check and Public Trust clearance