Drupal Engineer

Summary

Join Bixal as a Drupal Engineer to support the VA.gov IDIQ contract, focusing on improving digital experiences for veterans. This full-time position, contingent on a contract award, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining Drupal-based solutions, building APIs, implementing enhancements, supporting migrations, and ensuring accessibility compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in Drupal, PHP, GraphQL, and JavaScript. The position is remote and offers various benefits, including flexible hours, 401k matching, parental leave, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus at least four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in Drupal development, particularly in Drupal 9/10, including custom module development, theming, and configuration management
• Strong understanding of decoupled Drupal architectures and integration with front-end frameworks (e.g., Next.js, React)
• Proficiency in PHP, GraphQL, JavaScript, and API development
• Experience with VA.gov or similar government websites with compliance requirements
• Familiarity with AWS or cloud-based infrastructure for hosting Drupal applications
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within Agile teams
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Drupal-based content management solutions for VA.gov, ensuring seamless integration with the broader ecosystem
• Build and maintain APIs (GraphQL, REST) to support the VA’s decentralized content management system (CMS)
• Implement enhancements for Veteran-facing content, facility pages, and search features, ensuring a user-friendly experience
• Support Drupal migrations and integrations with Next.js, collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Maintain compliance with Section 508, WCAG 2.2 AA, and other federal accessibility standards
• Optimize performance, security, and content workflows in a decoupled Drupal environment
• Work closely with UX, content, and development teams to improve editorial interfaces and user experiences
• Participate in Agile sprints, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Other relevant duties as qualified and trained to perform

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal digital services or civic tech projects
• Knowledge of Metalsmith & Liquid templates, Ruby on Rails, or other VA.gov technologies
• Familiarity with Figma and content modeling best practices
• Background in site performance optimization and security hardening for enterprise-scale Drupal applications

Benefits

• Flex hours
• 401K with matching incentive
• Parental Leave
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Flex Spending Account
• Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Generous PTO
• 11 Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities