Drupal Developer

Balance Interactive is seeking the immediate support of a Drupal developer with excellent PHP skills.

We are looking for a Drupal Developer who loves working with Drupal to create robust, engaging websites to join to our team of technology professionals.

The Drupal Developer will work on project teams that include a project manager, skilled designers, content developers, and programmers. The ideal candidate has a broad understanding Drupal, CSS and PHP and can translate client requirements into appropriate Drupal configurations. This is a contract position with a flexible commitment of hours and the potential for regular employment.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist with medium to large scale website development projects
• Create elegant and efficient programming solutions that are flexible and forward-compatible
• Debug and troubleshoot issues
• Configure servers and databases
• Provide appropriate documentation both in program code and user documentation.
• Follow industry standard testing (unit and system) practices
• Availability during core work hours – 10 AM – 3 PM, M-F

Skills and Experience Required

• Expert programmer in the LAMP environment
• LAMP server setup (firewall and ssl certificate setup experience a plus)
• 2+ years as a Drupal developer with a solid understanding of the framework, coding best-practices, resources and community
• Strong knowledge of Drupal modules - Experience developing custom modules a plus
• Solid understanding of the web medium, and the tools and trends that are evolving it
• Expert knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript
• Knowledge of .NET, .ASP and DotNetNuke CMS a plus
• Experience with open source CMS, CRM and AMS platforms
• Capacity to multi-task, balancing multiple priorities and interruptions
• Strong attention to detail; excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members

Who we are

Balance Interactive is a well-respected and solidly established web design and development consultancy. Our mission is to design and implement effective web solutions that have a measurable impact on our clients’ organizational goals.

Our clients love us because we are focused and driven. Our core values help ensure that we live our mission and deliver on our promises:

• We listen – we are always open to new ideas and technologies.
• We set high expectations for ourselves – and we achieve them.
• We are responsive and we are proactive – we attack opportunities with passion and enthusiasm.
• We believe in living rich, well-balanced lives.

These values translate into client relationships where Balance Interactive serves as trusted counsel and partner.

What we offer you

• Excellent compensation for your work and expertise
• Balance - you set your schedule with the management team
• The option to work at our Springfield VA offices or remotely (although some onsite meetings are required)
• A work environment that welcomes and values your ideas!

How to join our team

Apply online now. We will entertain responses from individuals only. Please, no inquires from recruiters, placement agents or companies that offer the services outlined in this job opening.