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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Drupal Developer - **Company:** MDW Associates - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Content Migration, Database Queries, Drupal, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Web Application Security, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Symfony, Management of Software Versions, Web Platforms, Caching, Git, Twig (templating), Information Technology, Software Version Control, Devsecops - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=368048afd8b9239a ## About the Role MDW Associates is seeking a full-time Drupal Developer to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Consolidated Applications and Platform Services (NCAPS) contract. The candidate will be part of a team where complex problem solving and communication skills are critical to success., * Hands-on Drupal development and administration experience, with demonstrated ability to execute major version upgrades. * Proficiency in PHP and Drupal APIs, including experience remediating deprecated API usage. * Experience with custom Drupal module and theme development. * Familiarity with Drupal 11 architecture, Symfony components, and Twig templating. * Experience with contributed module evaluation, compatibility assessment, and replacement strategies. * Knowledge of web security principles, SSL/TLS configuration, and Drupal security hardening. * Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and stakeholder engagement. Desired Experience/Skills: * Experience with Drupal 9.x and/or 10.x to Drupal 11 upgrade projects in a government or enterprise environment. * Experience providing development support on legacy Drupal applications, including module modernization and codebase remediation. * Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and testing tools. * Experience with NASA systems or other federal government web platforms. * Experience with performance tuning, database query optimization, and caching strategies in Drupal. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevSecOps practices. * Experience with cross-browser and mobile device compatibility testing. * Familiarity with content migration strategies and URL redirect management. Education Requirement(s): * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline. * Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Security Requirement(s): * Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements. ## Description * Upgrade an existing Drupal application from Drupal 9.x to Drupal 11. The effort begins with a discovery and assessment of the existing application, followed by pre-upgrade planning, execution of the core upgrade, code and module remediation, testing, content validation, production deployment, and delivery of updated documentation. The goal is a secure, fully functional Drupal 11 platform with no regression to existing functionality. * Must understand and develop with 508 compliance in mind. * Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team environment, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and iterative delivery. 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