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MetaPhase · 3 months ago

Jr Drupal Developer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

MetaPhase is a company that values authenticity and creativity while delivering mission-focused work for clients. They are seeking a Junior Back-End Drupal Developer to support the creation and integration of back-end Drupal functionality and APIs for a federal program, providing an excellent opportunity for early-career developers to grow their skills in a collaborative environment.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain custom Drupal 10 modules, hooks, and services to support application functionality

Build and integrate RESTful APIs and data services to connect Drupal with backend systems and external applications

Configure and optimize Drupal’s backend architecture for scalability, security, and performance

Implement and maintain database structures, queries, and migrations (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between UI components and backend functionality

Ensure compliance with federal security (NIST/FISMA) and accessibility (Section 508/WCAG) requirements

Participate in Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives

Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving backend performance issues

Maintain technical documentation for modules, integrations, and configuration changes

Qualification

Drupal module developmentPHP programmingREST API integrationMySQLPostgreSQLGit version controlAgile environmentProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

0–2+ years of experience in back-end web development

Experience with Drupal module development and PHP programming

Understanding of Drupal's API architecture, entity system, and configuration management

Experience with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL

Familiarity with REST API design and integration

Comfort with Git-based version control workflows

Ability to work in a collaborative Agile environment

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Must be able to obtain Public Trust

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field

Preferred

Familiarity with Drupal 9/10 configuration management and Composer

Experience with automated testing frameworks for backend code

Exposure to cloud environments (AWS or Azure)

Understanding of caching strategies and performance optimization

Experience with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI, Jenkins, BitBucket, or Azure DevOps

Basic knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support integration work

Benefits

Generous PTO

Federal holidays

Parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA options

Commuter benefits

Company

MetaPhase

MetaPhase works at the intersection of business-to-IT partnerships—creating, deploying, and supporting practical solutions that serve as a force multiplier for government.

Founded in 2013

Reston, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees