Full-Stack Developer

MP+F Strategic Communications is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to support and evolve our client and internal digital platforms. This role will work closely with our existing front-end developer (WordPress-focused), as well as our account, creative, and analytics teams, to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing websites and integrations.

This position will primarily focus on back-end and full-stack development, including Drupal site management, PHP application development, custom integrations, and API-driven solutions-complementing front-end WordPress expertise already on the team.

The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who understands the full web development lifecycle, can translate business needs into technical solutions, and enjoys collaborating across disciplines.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Drupal-based websites, including custom modules, themes, and configurations
• Build and maintain PHP applications and services, emphasizing reusable, scalable, and well-documented code
• Design and implement API-driven integrations with SaaS platforms (CRM, marketing automation, analytics, etc.)
• Collaborate with a front-end WordPress developer to ensure clean handoffs between front-end presentation and back-end logic
• Support and enhance WordPress sites as needed, primarily on the back-end or integration side
• Work with analytics and data teams to support tracking, data pipelines, and reporting integrations
• Ensure performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability best practices are followed
• Participate in architecture decisions, technical planning, and code reviews
• Troubleshoot production issues and recommend long-term solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-10 years of professional web development experience
• Strong proficiency in PHP, with an advanced understanding of object-oriented programming
• Hands-on experience with Drupal, including building custom modules and working with core APIs
• Experience working across the full stack, including JavaScript, CSS, and modern responsive patterns
• Experience integrating systems via RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL (BigQuery or other analytics databases a plus)
• Working knowledge of Git and modern development workflows
• Familiarity with deployment environments, hosting platforms, and basic DevOps concepts

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting or extending WordPress sites (especially back-end customization or integrations)
• Familiarity with Twig, Sass, Gulp, or similar build tools
• Experience with headless or decoupled CMS architectures
• Exposure to cloud platforms or managed hosting environments
• Experience working in an agency or multi-client environment
• Code repository or portfolio available for review

• Competitive pay and benefits including insurance, paid holidays and family leave
• Hybrid work model with generous work from home options and/or work from our 30th floor downtown Nashville home (paid parking included)
• Unique Work From Anywhere program extends travel opportunities
• Community give-back with our company pro bono program
• Professional development and mentoring programs
• Employee-driven culture, retreats, happy hours and more have made us an 11x Top Workplace winner