Highlights
Working directly with the Product Owner, you will be responsible for translating project requirements into accessible, performant code-handling everything from back-end logic and front-end layout/styling to comprehensive accessibility testing and self-QA without relying on dedicated design or testing teams. Drupal Architecture & Development Custom Module & Theme Development: Architect, build, and maintain enterprise custom Drupal (10/11) modules and themes using clean, maintainable PHP, Twig, and CSS/SASS.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Website | http://www.sunrisesys.com/ |
Description
Web Application Developer
6 Months
100% onsite. Local to Phoenix only.
Overtime expected.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Expert-Level Drupal Developer with specialized expertise in ADA Title II/III compliance and WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards. In this temporary contract role, you will take full technical ownership of the development, UI implementation, quality assurance, and accessibility remediation of our web applications and custom modules. Working directly with the Product Owner, you will be responsible for translating project requirements into accessible, performant code-handling everything from back-end logic and front-end layout/styling to comprehensive accessibility testing and self-QA without relying on dedicated design or testing teams.
Key Responsibilities
Drupal Architecture & Development Custom Module & Theme Development: Architect, build, and maintain enterprise custom Drupal (10/11) modules and themes using clean, maintainable PHP, Twig, and CSS/SASS. Full-Stack Engineering: Build intuitive user interfaces, integrate third-party web services/APIs, optimize database queries (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and manage application workflows. Performance & Security: Optimize site performance, execute caching strategies, and apply routine security updates and code audits. Migration & Upgrades: Assist in site architecture upgrades, content migration, and core/contributed module maintenance. Accessibility, UI/UX Standards, & Endto-End Testing (ADA / WCAG 2.2 AA) Hands-on UI Implementation: Translate Product Owner requirements directly into responsive, accessible, and userfriendly web layouts without needing pre-built design specs. Accessibility Remediation: Conduct deep technical remediation of complex interactive components, web forms, dynamic views, and custom web applications to conform strictly to WCAG 2.2 AA standards. WCAG 2.2 Compliance: Enforce criteria unique to WCAG 2.2, such as Accessible Authentication, Dragging Movements, Target Size (Minimum), Focus Appearance, and Consistent Help. Self-Directed Quality Assurance: Perform end-to-end technical and cross-browser QA testing for all user stories prior to Product Owner review. Assistive Technology Testing: Directly test and validate application behavior using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver), screen magnification, and keyboard-only navigation. Semantic Code Standards: Enforce proper semantic HTML5, WAI-ARIA roles, state attributes, and keyboard focus management across custom themes and templates.
About Company
Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.
We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.
Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:
- Business, management, and technical fields
- Information technology consulting and software solutions.
- Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
- Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies
Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:
- Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
- Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
- Data processing and data migration
- Application re-engineering and platform migration
- Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.