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American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research - AIR is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and technical assistance organization that conducts research in behavioral and social science to evolve

Software Developer, Drupal

Location

United States

Posted

24 days ago

Salary

$122K - $142K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishDrupalJavaScriptjQueryLAMPPHP

Job Description

Software Developer, Drupal

American Institutes for Research

• Develop and enhance Drupal web applications, including custom PHP development, configuration, and CMS administration. • Design, build, and launch new site features and functionality with a focus on performance, reliability, and availability. • Translate responsive design concepts into polished Drupal themes delivering an intuitive, visually compelling user experience. • Create and implement highly visible, user-facing components, including features that incorporate data visualization elements. • Maintain and improve the platform through security patching, upgrades, troubleshooting, testing, and high-quality deployments to the code repository. • Support content operations by helping document, archive, and update website content, ensuring ongoing Section 508 compliance and smooth site operations. • Collaborate closely with developers and team members to ensure solutions are implemented effectively and align with shared standards and goals. • Stay current on Drupal best practices and apply them to improve development quality and maintainability.

Job Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field with 4+ years of professional Drupal development experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining Drupal‑based web solutions, including custom PHP development in a LAMP environment.
  • Experience building responsive, accessible Drupal user interfaces (HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, theming/templating) and developing custom modules/new features in alignment with best practices.
  • Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and compliance.
  • Familiarity with automated testing tools, Agile development practices, and GitHub or similar code repositories.
  • Experience supporting projects for U.S. government or international development organizations preferred.

Benefits

  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.

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