Title : Application Developer – Drupal
Location: Denver, CO – Remote
Duration: 4 Months W2 contract
Work Schedule: 15–40 hours per week
Part-Time: Part-time candidates will be accepted
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Application Developer – Drupal to support the completion of a scope of work focused on homepage redesign and improvements to website search capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong Drupal development experience, particularly with front-end development and Drupal search technologies such as Solr.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement homepage redesign improvements and enhancements to website search capabilities.
- Develop and maintain web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development languages and frameworks.
- Develop and enhance Drupal-based websites, including front-end development and integration with web hosting environments.
- Work with Drupal search engine technologies, including Solr, to improve website search functionality and performance.
- Manage and update website content, including text, images, and multimedia elements, using Drupal as the Content Management System (CMS).
- Assist with the placement and organization of website content, ensuring consistency, accuracy, appropriateness, and timeliness.
- Ensure website content and graphical standards comply with WCAG accessibility requirements.
- Implement and maintain service-related links to County departments and Federal, State, and Local agencies.
- Follow website security best practices, including SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, and malware detection and prevention.
- Regularly update software, plugins, and themes and implement security protocols to help protect the website from vulnerabilities.
- Troubleshoot technical issues related to website functionality, server configuration, and user access.
- Work closely with IT support teams and external vendors as needed to resolve technical issues.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with Drupal development and the Drupal CMS platform.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with Drupal search technologies, particularly Solr.
- Experience with Drupal front-end development and web hosting environments.
- Knowledge of website security best practices, including SSL/TLS, firewalls, and malware detection/prevention.
- Experience managing and updating website content through a CMS.
- Knowledge of WCAG accessibility compliance and web content standards.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with IT teams and external vendors.