Full Stack Developer

MP&F Strategic Communications is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to support and evolve our client and internal digital platforms. This role will work closely with our existing front-end developer (WordPress-focused), as well as our account, creative, and analytics teams, to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing websites and integrations. 

This position will primarily focus on back-end and full-stack development, including Drupal site management, PHP application development, custom integrations, and API-driven solutions—complementing front-end WordPress expertise already on the team. 

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who understands the full web development lifecycle, can translate business needs into technical solutions, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines. 

What You’ll Do 

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Drupal-based websites, including custom modules, themes, and configurations 

• Build and maintain PHP applications and services, emphasizing reusable, scalable, and well-documented code 

• Design and implement API-driven integrations with SaaS platforms (CRM, marketing automation, analytics, etc.) 

• Collaborate with a front-end WordPress developer to ensure clean handoffs between front-end presentation and back-end logic 

• Support and enhance WordPress sites as needed, primarily on the back-end or integration side 

• Work with analytics and data teams to support tracking, data pipelines, and reporting integrations 

• Ensure performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability best practices are followed 

• Participate in architecture decisions, technical planning, and code reviews 

• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend long-term solutions 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience 

• 5–10 years of professional web development experience 

• Strong proficiency in PHP, with an advanced understanding of object-oriented programming 

• Hands-on experience with Drupal, including building custom modules and working with core APIs 

• Experience working across the full stack, including JavaScript, CSS, and modern responsive patterns 

• Experience integrating systems via RESTful APIs 

• Solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL (BigQuery or other analytics databases a plus) 

• Working knowledge of Git and modern development workflows 

• Familiarity with deployment environments, hosting platforms, and basic DevOps concepts 

Preferred Experience 

• Experience supporting or extending WordPress sites (especially back-end customization or integrations) 

• Familiarity with Twig, Sass, Gulp, or similar build tools 

• Experience with headless or decoupled CMS architectures 

• Exposure to cloud platforms or managed hosting environments 

• Experience working in an agency or multi-client environment 

• Code repository or portfolio available for review 

MP&F Strategic Communications is an internationally recognized, full-service integrated marketing, advertising and communications firm based in Nashville, Tenn. Our clients work in a variety of industries – including health care, hospitality and higher education. We were established in 1987 as a one-person consultancy and today are a team of 80-plus strategists and specialists from myriad professional backgrounds and walks of life. When you join MP&F, you are joining a culture of excellence, hard work and success. 

Benefits and Perks: 

• Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, paid holidays and family leave 

• Hybrid work model with generous work-from-home options and/or work from our 30th floor downtown Nashville home (paid parking included) 

• Unique Work From Anywhere program extends flexibility and travel opportunities 

• A Google Partner team 

• Community give-back with our company pro bono program 

• Professional development and mentoring programs 

• Employee-driven culture, retreats, happy hours and more have made us an 12x Top Workplace winner