> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4472841-technical-lead-drupal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4472841-technical-lead-drupal). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead, Drupal - **Company:** For People... - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Content Delivery Networks, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Web Development, Drupal, MySQL, Release Management, Acquia, Akamai, SQLite, ReactJS, Agentic-AI, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us5d90be94a4be973272b16bed99043e90 ## About the Role * A humble and caring attitude aligning with For People's values: passion, fun, curiosity, sustainability, humility, and respect * 6+ years of Drupal development, including 3+ years on managed Drupal hosting such as Acquia, 3+ years building custom Drupal modules, and 3+ years with MySQL and SQLite databases * 6+ years of web development overall, including 3+ years of React and 3+ years connecting React front ends to Drupal * Experience building and running software for the federal government, including work on CMS systems. You have kept a codebase in line with federal security requirements (FISMA) and you know how the CMS ATO process works. * Experience with content delivery networks (Akamai or similar) and cloud hosting, including planning and carrying out a move from one hosting environment to another * Experience owning a team's full testing practice, including functional, performance, security, and accessibility testing, and building websites that meet Section 508 requirements * Experience leading engineers on an agile team for a public-facing data or content platform, and working knowledge of open data standards Some Fine Print You will be working on a United States government platform, and they have a few basic requirements for contractors like ourselves. All work must be physically performed within the United States at all times. In addition, you must be a United States citizen and be able to pass a government-performed public trust background check. ## Description * Lead the engineering for the agency's public data website, built on Drupal with a separate React front end. You will own architecture decisions, keep Drupal and its modules current, and be responsible for your team's coding standards. * Keep the site reliable and secure, with targets of 99.5% uptime. That covers release management, monitoring and alerts, incident response, and the security documentation that keeps the site's Authority to Operate (ATO) current. * Lead the research on new hosting and content delivery options. Lead out the migration to any new platform architectures without a gap in the site's ATO. * Give the CMS offices that own the data a way to publish and update it themselves in Drupal * Set the team's engineering standards, including code reviews, agentic coding tools, automated tests, security scans, and accessibility testing before every release. * Lead the technical work of moving data from other CMS websites onto the platform, and look for responsible uses of AI * Work closely with CMS product owners, data owners across the agency, other CMS contractors, and teammates from our partner firms, and explain technical trade-offs in plain language.