Front End Drupal Developer
Hays

Vienna, Virginia

This job has expired.


The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

An American Company is seeking a Front End Drupal Developer in Vienna, VA.

Role Description

The ideal candidate will be able to effectively and efficiently multitask, be comfortable interfacing both with technical team members and end-users. The candidate should be able to produce examples of design work for review and consideration.

The Front-End Developer will provide User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) design and development support to Drupal web development projects. The Front-End Developer will be responsible for both redesigning existing websites and designing new websites, advising on 508-compliant layouts, color schemes, and the incorporation of specific interactive site features to best highlight customers' content. The Front-End Developer will be expected to design and create comprehensive wireframes and design mockups and will support the subsequent development of associated templates, themes, and custom elements. The Front-End Developer will work closely with the full-stack Drupal development team to implement the design and integrate the front-end code with the functional website.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Web Design or a related field is highly desirable; ample equivalent work experience will be strongly considered
• The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in web design and development in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Drupal Themer, and 508 compliant knowledge
• 3 + years CSS/HTML5 guru, extensive knowledge of responsive design, and the mobile-first approach
• Proven Drupal 7 and Drupal 8/9 experience in implementing UIs, themes and templates
• Creation and maintenance of Drupal themes using PHP, HTML, CSS, Sass/Compass, Adaptive Theme, Omega, or Bootstrap
• Thorough understanding of Drupal's theming layer - Twig, PHP template and theme override techniques
• Front-end development using Javascript libraries (e.g. AngularJS, jQuery, and Knockout) as well as a strong background in developing responsive frameworks
• Experience using version control or development tools such as Git, Github, npm, Drush
• Expert Adobe Creative Suite software skills: Photoshop, Illustrator and/or other graphic design and prototyping tools
• Adept at conducting cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing, following QA procedures
• Possess excellent problem solving and verbal/written communications skills
• Maintain poise and professionalism in all customer and vendor communications (written and verbal)
• Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Ability to evolve skill sets and quickly adopt to new technologies and priorities
• Equally comfortable working on a project team as well as independently
• Excellent organization, planning, prioritizing skills and attention to detail

Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience with Drupal (including 7x and 8x) and PHP
• Migration experience from Drupal 7 to 8
• Strong web design and visual presentation abilities as demonstrated through a portfolio of work
• Demonstrated ability to code and troubleshoot HTML and CSS without reliance on -WYSIWYG editors
• Expertise in web graphic design tools such as Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

Additionally, this position is a contract role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental or vision benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)

Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?

Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information. #1138125


This job has expired.

Get Hired Faster

Subscribe to job alerts and upload your resume!

*By registering with our site, you agree to our
Terms and Privacy Policy.

More Recruitment Consultancy jobs


Roth Staffing Companies
Tequesta, Florida
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Posted 30 minutes ago
Roth Staffing Companies
Henderson, Nevada
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per hour
Posted 30 minutes ago
Roth Staffing Companies
Deerfield Beach, Florida
$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Posted 22 minutes ago
View Recruitment Consultancy jobs »