Junior Drupal Web Developer (Part-time)

Overview:

Join AIR as a part-time Junior Drupal Web Developer in our Technology Solutions team where we use technology to transform the world we live in. Our cross-cutting Technology Solutions team provides technical expertise and solutions by focusing on responsive service and flexibility in delivery. Our collaborative, learning-oriented team works worldwide in a flexible working environment, towards the mission of making the world a better, more equitable place. 

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in Drupal, understands modern web development practices, and is interested in working on impactful projects. This role offers an opportunity to work on meaningful digital services, from building responsive websites to ensuring compliance with guidelines and security standards.

Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. 

About AIR:

Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

AIR’s commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone’s unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by clicking here.

The responsibilities for the position include:

• Develop and maintain Drupal websites, focusing on both back-end and front-end development.
• Build and configure content types, taxonomies, menus, and other Drupal components.
• Implement front-end features using HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript, ensuring responsive and accessible designs.
• Collaborate with designers to convert Figma or Storybook mockups into functional web interfaces.
• Integrate and customize contributed and custom Drupal modules to meet client requirements.
• Manage website performance and security, with an emphasis on accessibility and compliance with government standards.
• Work within Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and task tracking using Jira.
• Use Git for version control, ensuring consistent workflows and code quality through code reviews and continuous integration (CI/CD) processes.
• Participate in ongoing support and feature enhancements for existing Drupal sites, including security updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related experience, OR a Master’s Degree in a related field. 
• Experience working with Drupal (Drupal 8-11 preferred) in both site building and module development.
• Proficiency in PHP and familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Git, Composer, and CI/CD practices (preferably using GitHub Actions or similar tools).
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG), security best practices, and federal agency compliance.
• Knowledge of content management workflows and user permissions in Drupal.
• Experience with Docker, DDEV, or other containerization/local development tools.
• Understanding of SQL databases (MySQL or SQLite) for data management and optimization.
• Relevant certifications in Drupal or web development are preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management skills and experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated salary of $35.00-45.00/hr. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

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