Drupal Architect

Summary

Join Softrams, a Tria Federal company, as a Drupal Architect supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). You will architect and lead complex Drupal implementations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This role demands a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Drupal experience are required. The position offers a 100% remote-first work environment with flexible hours and a top-tier benefits package.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation
• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States
• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in web development, primarily focused on Drupal

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead complex Drupal implementations, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions and multi-site deployments
• Design and implement content architectures, taxonomies, and data models
• Support and drive technical strategies for Drupal development of customer modules and enterprise integration
• Provide technical oversight for security hardening and performance optimization
• Help guide Drupal development efforts, leveraging best practices and coding standards
• Support technical discovery workshops and solution architecture sessions
• Lead proof-of-concept development for complex technical requirements
• Review and optimize Drupal implementations and deployments
• Support CI/CD pipeline deployment strategies
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing guidance on Drupal best practices for content creation and management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address program-specific platform needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Drupal-based certifications preferred (e.g., Acquia)
• Advanced knowledge of Drupal architecture and modules
• Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale Drupal implementations
• Hands-on experience with Drupal Workbench for content management, workflow configuration, and editorial moderation
• Deep expertise in supporting technologies including: PHP development and modern practices
• Modern Drupal architecture and module development
• Configuration management and deployment strategies
• Drupal multisite architecture
• Complex content modeling and migrations
• Performance optimization and caching strategies
• Security best practices and hardening techniques
• API development and integration
• Automated testing and quality assurance
• DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation, ideally in AWS
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AWS ECS/ECR)
• Proficiency with build tools and dependency management (Composer) as well as version control systems (Git) and workflows
• Experience with Front-end technologies (React, Angular, JavaScript, CSS)
• Expertise with database migrations and database optimization
• Strong understanding of information architecture and knowledge management principles
• Experience with government security requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA)

Benefits

• Top-tier benefits package to support their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
• 100% remote-first team environment
• Flexible hours based on team needs