Drupal/WordPress Developer Location: Austin, TX (onsite) Contract Position We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Developer to lead the design, development, and administration of our enterprise websites and web applications. This senior-level role serves as the primary administrator for the organization’s Drupal and WordPress platforms and is responsible for building, maintaining, and securing custom applications within a LAMP or LEMP stack. You will play a critical role in supporting operations, enabling scalable solutions, enhancing user experience, and implementing consistent web standards.
Qualifications:
8 years of hands-on experience in PHP development within the LAMP or LEMP software stack.
Experience designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise websites and custom applications using CMS platforms.
Expertise in the administration and customization of Drupal and WordPress websites.
Experience in front-end development using HTML, CSS, and jQuery, in accordance with current web standards and developing within common frameworks such as Laravel, Django, or Symfony.
Experience designing and managing MySQL databases.
Experience implementing responsive website design and cross-browser compatibility.
Familiarity with AJAX for building asynchronous web applications.
Experience using Drush or similar tools for Drupal administration.
Experience addressing web security best practices, including mitigation of XSS and SQL injection.
Experience with information retrieval systems such as Solr or Drupal Search is preferred
Experience scripting in Python, JavaScript, Ruby, or Java is preferred
Experience using ticketing systems such as Remedy or KACE is preferred
Key Responsibilities:
Lead development and administration of the organization’s Drupal and WordPress websites.
Design, build, and support web and browser-based applications for enterprise use.
Ensure application scalability, security, and performance, including backend database support.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and enforce security standards.
Train staff and internal teams on the use of web applications and content management systems.
Participate in cross-functional groups to implement standardized templates and shared tools.
Serve as the internal expert on web application architecture, CMS management, and modern development practices.
Comply with agency attendance, safety, and conduct policies.
Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.