The Drupal Technical Architect will work closely with Project Management and the client to define and prioritize functionality, execute Agile Scrum processes, deliver complex features and functionality. The Drupal Technical Architect will review the existing system architecture, identify areas of weakness, define key capabilities and performance requirements, and identify design constraints of the system. The ideal candidate would be able to comprehend the current Drupal AWS cloud environment and help the client achieve their goals of a more robust environment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

+ Perform as Drupal Technical Architect providing guidance and collaboration with the internal and external teams.

+ Function as a Development Team lead Collaborate with team members and clients to understand needs and define the most appropriate solutions.

+ Design, create, test and maintain Drupal websites and web applications in a collaborative agile environment.

+ Assist in defining and refining Architectural, Functional and System requirements based on business requirements.

+ Work with project management to plan upgrades of existing components (e.g. Drupal core and modules).

+ Research and implement new components (third-party application and/or contributed modules).

+ Recommend and implement technical architecture changes to optimize application security, stability, flexibility, and scalability.

+ Provide expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, and practices.

+ Guide Drupal Agile development team through ceremonies like sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

+ Perform site-building activities, including creating and modifying views, contexts and blocks to match functionality specified in wireframes and designs.

+ Participated in code reviews, security audits and technical design approval.

+ Ensure system documentation is developed, maintained and readily accessible to team.

Required Qualifications

+ Experience in managing deployments of Drupal projects with multiple developers across multiple environments

+ Experience in the design and development of system architectures, including the definition of key capabilities and performance requirements, while considering UI & UX

+ Experience in the development of external system interface and definitions

+ Experience designing and delivering large scale web sites

+ Experience with Agile software development and Agile methodology

+ Experience in implementing Drupal 8 Web Content Management Systems

+ Experience with CSS, HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, web services, and web application development

+ 10+ years working with SDLC, and experience with web applications and databases

+ 8+ years developing applications using Drupal and PHP

+ 5+ years working in an Agile/Scrum environment

+ 5+ years developing custom modules to extend Drupal

+ 5+ years using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript

+ 5+ years working with APIs, and integrating with external web services including REST, XML, or JSON

+ 3+ years using JS frameworks like Angular JS or React JS

+ 3+ years in applying accessibility best practices (Section 508 compliance)

+ 3+ years using version control systems such as GitLab

+ Per Government requirement, must reside in the U.S. for a minimum of 3 of the prior 5 years.

What BLN24 brings to the Game:

+ BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

+ You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.

+ Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

+ We offer competitive benefits including: 401(k), Healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and more.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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