Web Developer

Zimmerman Associates, Inc is seeking a Web Developer (Drupal) to support the National Institute of Corrections digital presence by maintaining, enhancing, and developing a secure, accessible, and user-centered Drupal=based web platform. The role blends hands-on Drupal development with day-to-day content management, ensuring that NIC's website remains current, functional, and aligned with federal web standards.

The position is responsible for maintaining a high-quality, accessible and user-focused web experience while driving awareness and usage of training and information resources, and is part of a team with two additional web developers and a web content manager who report to the Lead Web Developer and Project Program Manager., Drupal Development and Maintenance

• Design, develop, and maintain Drupal-based websites
• Build and customize modules, themes, and components
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance concerns
• Implement updates, patches, and security best practices
• Ensure compliance with federal standards

Content Management & Publishing

• Manage day-to-day content updates; including pages, documents, and multimedia
• Collaborate with content owners to ensure accuracy, usability, and consistency
• Configure and maintain content types, taxonomies, and workflows
• Optimize content for usability, accessibility, and search

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with staff to support digital initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and training to staff on Drupal content entry and workflows
• Coordinate with staff to ensure system integrity and compliance

Quality Assurance and Performance

• Perform testing
• Monitor site performance and recommended improvements
• Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and updates

• Bachelor's degree in a job-related discipline and/or relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Five years of technical experience working with Web applications that include Drupal, Web design, content management systems, and LAMP architecture, * Experience with Web Development using Content Management Systems, Drupal 9+ Preferred in LAMP-stack environments (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)
• Proficiency in front-end development web programming languages such as HTML(5) and CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, TWIG.
• Experience with Responsive Design
• Experience with Accessible Design (Section 508 and 255)
• Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and other visual design tools.
• 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.
• Establish and Maintain Brand Guidelines
• Edit and Maintain 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.
• Designing visual imagery for websites and ensuring that they are in line with branding for clients.