Web Developer/ 11 hours ago
Quick Summary
Zimmerman Associates, Inc. is seeking a skilled Web Developer (Drupal) to enhance and maintain the digital presence of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). This role focuses on developing a secure, accessible, and user-centered Drupal-based web platform, blending hands-on Drupal development with daily content management to ensure the NIC website meets federal web standards.
The successful candidate will contribute to a high-quality, accessible, and user-focused web experience, promoting NIC's training and information resources. This position is part of a collaborative team, working alongside two other web developers and a web content manager, reporting to the Lead Web Developer and Project Program Manager.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must be located in the Denver Metropolitan area ONLY.
Key Responsibilities
Drupal Development and Maintenance
- Design, develop, and maintain Drupal-based websites.
- Build and customize Drupal modules, themes, and components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance concerns.
- Implement updates, patches, and security best practices.
- Ensure compliance with federal web standards.
Content Management & Publishing
- Manage day-to-day content updates, including pages, documents, and multimedia.
- Collaborate with content owners for accuracy, usability, and consistency.
- Configure and maintain content types, taxonomies, and workflows.
- Optimize content for usability, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO).
Collaboration and Support
- Work closely with staff to support digital initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance and training on Drupal content entry and workflows.
- Coordinate with staff to ensure system integrity and compliance.
Quality Assurance and Performance
- Perform comprehensive testing.
- Monitor site performance and recommend improvements.
- Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and updates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum of five (5) years of technical experience supporting web applications, including Drupal, web design, content management systems (CMS), and LAMP architecture.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience with Web Development using Content Management Systems, specifically Drupal 9+, preferred in LAMP-stack environments (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
- Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML(5), CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, and TWIG.
- Experience with Responsive Design.
- Experience with Accessible Design (Section 508 and 255 compliance).
- Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other visual design tools.
- Ability to gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.
- Good understanding of content management systems (Drupal).
- Good understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles.
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
- Up-to-date experience with international web protocols, standards, and technologies.
- Ability to establish and maintain brand guidelines.
- Experience editing and maintaining website content.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Skills
- Experience designing in Federal environments and for Federal projects.
- Experience with the field of corrections and corrections agencies.
- Excellent visual design skills.
- Creative and open to new ideas.
- Adaptable and willing to learn new techniques.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring brand alignment for clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ZAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.