Drupal Developer

Summary

Join VERB, a digital marketing agency in Halifax, as a Drupal Developer and mentor junior developers. You will create and maintain web-based platforms, build modules and integrations, and ensure cross-browser compatibility. Responsibilities include quoting projects, identifying process improvements, and collaborating with the team. You'll need 5+ years of web development experience, Drupal/WordPress expertise, and familiarity with LAMP stack technologies. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and a willingness to learn. VERB offers excellent benefits, including vacation time from day one, an annual travel credit, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in web development
• Demonstrated experience with Drupal, WordPress, or other CMS's
• Proven experience using LAMP-stack technologies
• Must be familiar with modern PHP development practices and tools including, PHP 7, composer, and packagist
• Experience creating custom components/modules/plug-ins to integrate with CMS-based websites
• Experience creating cross-browser compatible and standards compliant HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Must be comfortable using CLI
• Strong fundamental knowledge of Git and related processes
• Familiarity with web infrastructure technologies like SSL and DNS
• Proven track record of handling all aspects of website builds
• Must have the ability to communicate project/ task status updates, and any issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Stays up to date with software development best practices
• Self-directed troubleshooting abilities
• Willingness to help the team grow and learn
• Highly organized with the ability to function in a fast-paced business environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain web-based platforms
• Create website layouts/user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Build and integrate modules and third-party applications
• Build API integrations
• Accurately produce front-end components using creative mock-ups
• Review code and merge requests for junior development team members
• Work closely with project team to analyze and understand user needs to implement website content, design, performance, and capacity
• Quote large scale projects/tasks
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improving builds/processes to the team
• Participate in regular project stand-ups and sprint reviews
• Transfer knowledge and train team members
• Act as an escalation point for the project team
• Track projects and record time sheets using Jira
• Collaborate in a team environment and take direction from leadership

Benefits

• 80% premium share option for Group Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), with a health spending account to top up your claims
• A healthy living account
• Company matching RRSP program
• Top up for Parental/Pregnancy leave
• Remote and flexible work arrangements
• Transit and fitness discounts
• Recreational sports teams
• Learning and development opportunities with a multitude of resources
• Internal recognition programs
• Vacation time available on day one
• An annual travel credit (for non-work related travel)
• Free office snacks and drinks