Contract
Backend Developer (Drupal)/ 2 weeks ago
Vion Consultants, Inc
Attractive
Application ends: 2026-10-04
Quick Summary
Vion Consultants seeks a Contract/Temporary Backend/Drupal Developer with a minimum of 8 years of Drupal backend experience, PHP 8+, Drupal Migrate API, and strong skills in Drupal content types, Views, Blocks, and integrations (REST, JSON:API). This remote role, with potential on-site visits near Baltimore, MD, involves designing, developing, and maintaining Drupal-based websites, including CMS configuration, content migration, 301 redirects, and accessibility support, preferably with state or federal agency experience. The position is for 6 months with a possibility of extension, paying from $40/hour, and requires US work authorization without sponsorship.
Work Schedule: Remote (with some possibility of on-site visit)
Candidate Location: Candidates within commutable distance from Baltimore, MD (preferred)
Duration: 6 Months (possibility of extension)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Backend / Drupal Developer to join our innovative development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend solutions and Drupal-based websites that deliver seamless user experiences. Your expertise will drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications, supporting our mission to provide cutting-edge digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide platform feasibility review for Strategic Brief and feasibility deliverables.
- Execute taxonomy and menu API spike for Baseline IA.
- Map content type structures during the content audit.
- Configure content types behind Key Page Mockups.
- Evaluate URL structure and redirect feasibility.
- Provide integration recommendations input to UX Recommendations report.
- Perform CMS configuration including content types, views, and blocks.
- Adjust content types in support of editorial workflows.
- Author content type migration scripts.
- Provide manual page migration support.
- Implement server-side 301 redirects.
- Configure alt text, ARIA attributes, and semantic markup support.
- Resolve backend defects during QA and verification.
- Document backend and integration designs for governance.
- Apply hyper-care backend fixes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of Drupal backend development.
- PHP 8+ proficiency.
- Drupal Migrate API experience.
- Strong experience with Drupal content types, Views, and Blocks.
- Integration experience (REST, JSON:API, custom services).
- Demonstrated experience implementing 301 redirects at scale.
- Drupal core or contrib module development.
- Experience with state agency or federal agency
Preferred Qualifications
- Acquia Certified Backend Developer.
- Experience with healthcare content domains.
- Familiarity with HIPAA-aware content workflows
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S?
License/Certification:
- Acquia Certified Backend Developer certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote