Jr. Drupal Developer

Who we are! 
Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

You.
Platinum Technologies currently has an opportunity for an experienced Jr. Drupal Developer to support the front-end development of a government platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Drupal development, Agile methodologies, and web application best practices. This role is remote and requires the ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.

YOU MUST RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain Drupal-based applications in alignment with federal standards and project requirements

• Implement front-end components using modern web technologies, ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility, usability, and performance standards

• Support testing efforts in local and development environments to validate new features, enhancements, and bug fixes

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of user-centered design elements

• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Assist in refining user stories and acceptance criteria to support efficient development and delivery

• Conduct basic business analysis, including gathering, documenting, and validating requirements

• Perform gap analysis and contribute to solution recommendations aligned with business objectives

• Document code changes, bug fixes, research findings, and new features to support team knowledge-sharing

• Stay current with Drupal modules, APIs, and industry best practices

Team & Agile Contributions:

• Foster a collaborative Agile team environment aligned with Scrum principles

• Support backlog refinement and prioritization efforts

• Assist in identifying and escalating impediments impacting team productivity

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across development and delivery processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Basic experience with Drupal CMS (Drupal 9/10 preferred)

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and version control systems (e.g., Git)

• Understanding of responsive design and accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG)

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.