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# Software Development Architect (Drupal)

- **Company:** STEAMPUNK  INC.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Drupal, Github, Python (Programming Language), Release Management, Ruby, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Circleci, Scripting, ReactJS, Software Troubleshooting, Backend, Gitlab, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Bitbucket, TravisCI, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_steampunk2-8279

## About the Role

We are looking for candidates with at least 8 years of full stack development experience, including experience developing and maintaining Drupal-based web applications, using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation. **Contributions** + Design, develop, and deploy modular micro-services and cloud-based systems,including Drupal-based webapplications + Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to other developers + Write and debug code for innovative software solutions, including custom Drupal modules and themes + Troubleshoot software quality, securityand reliability issues + Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities + Automate unit and functional tests + Test and examine code written by others and analyzing results + Evaluate, identifyand develop complex software solutions using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions + Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats,
including adherence to Drupal and web applicationsecurity best practices + Identifyingtechnical problems, performing root cause analysis, and developing software updates and 'fixes' + Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing) + Document software code, features, and training guides + Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations + Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimizeand modernize software systems + Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members + Engineer and implement solutions and providerecommendations for continuous improvement for the servicesprovided **Qualifications** **Required:** + Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance + BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience + 8Years of experience with one or more programming languages (Java, Ruby, react, C++,
C) + 8Years of experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket + 8Years of experience with one or more programming or scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript) + Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance + 5Years of experience with one or more clouds (I.e.AWS, Azure, or GCP) + 5Years of experience using CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines,CircleCI,TravisCI + 3+ years of hands-on Drupal experience to include developing custom Drupal modules, themes, and siteconfigurations (Drupal 8/9/10) + Experience implementing docker containers andutilizingplatforms such as Kubernetes + Experience implementing Automated Testing frameworks including unit testing **Preferred:** + Experience integrating Drupal with APIs and backend servicesFamiliarity with Drupal security and accessibility best practices (e.g., Section 508) + Certifications: + AWS Cloud Practitioner + AWS Solution ArchitectProfessional

 + Azure Developer Associate + 5 years of application development experience in an Agile environment + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills **About** **steampunk** Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

## Description

**Overview** As a **Software Development Architect (Drupal),** you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering software features, APIs, and micro-service solutions.