Drupal Developer (Local candidates only)

Company Overview

At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Web Developer Master with strong Drupal expertise to support the development, maintenance, and modernization of enterprise government websites and digital platforms. This role is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting Drupal-based web applications while ensuring security, accessibility, scalability, and compliance with established web standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Drupal development, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Twig, and enterprise web application development, with the ability to build, enhance, and support large-scale, content-driven websites.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Drupal-based websites and enterprise web applications
• Build and customize Drupal modules, themes, content types, taxonomies, and views
• Perform Drupal core upgrades, contributed module updates, security patches, and version migrations
• Develop and maintain Drupal applications using PHP, Twig, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Integrate Drupal applications with enterprise systems, APIs, and third-party services
• Ensure all deliverables comply with Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and District web standards
• Implement web security best practices consistent with organizational cybersecurity guidelines
• Collaborate with project managers, UX designers, content strategists, developers, and business stakeholders
• Develop technical documentation, operational runbooks, and code documentation
• Provide Tier 3 production support and participate in deployment activities
• Configure and administer Drupal content types, fields, vocabularies, view modes, form displays, blocks, menus, URL aliases, and redirects
• Manage Drupal configuration using configuration export/import processes
• Configure user roles, permissions, content moderation workflows, and access controls
• Develop and optimize complex Drupal Views, contextual filters, exposed filters, and REST exports
• Administer Media Library, image styles, and responsive image configurations
• Develop and maintain Twig templates, preprocess functions, and theme implementations
• Configure and manage JavaScript and CSS libraries using the Drupal Libraries API
• Utilize Drush, Composer, Git, and local development environments to support application development and deployment
• Participate in code reviews and follow Drupal coding standards and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 16 years of experience performing specialized programming and technical development for Internet applications
• At least 3 years of hands-on Drupal development experience with Drupal 7 and Drupal 9, 10, or 11
• Demonstrated proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Twig
• Experience with Composer, Drush, Git, and MySQL/MariaDB
• Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
• Strong experience developing and maintaining Drupal modules, themes, and custom applications
• Experience integrating Drupal with enterprise systems and third-party APIs
• Experience performing Drupal upgrades, migrations, and security patching
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience developing technical documentation and operational procedures
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Acquia Certified Developer or Site Builder certification
• Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal using JSON or GraphQL
• Familiarity with Acquia Cloud, Pantheon, or AWS hosting environments
• Experience supporting District, State, or Federal government web platforms
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Docker

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join 4A

• Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
• Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
• Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact accommodations@4a-consulting.com. This email is intended solely for accommodation requests.

Please note that 4A Consulting participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. 4A Consulting will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.