Dogwood Media Solutions, LLC is hiring: Drupal Developer in Pike Road

Overview:
We seek a highly skilled and innovative Web Developer with a strong background in Drupal development to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will create, enhance, and maintain websites that meet client specifications and industry standards. This role requires a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences through clean, scalable, and secure web solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Drupal websites, focusing on front and backend functionality to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, project managers, and developers, to translate client requirements into functional websites.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code using best practices in web development.
• Develop and implement web-based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and related technologies.
• Optimize websites for performance, security, and accessibility, adhering to WCAG standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website performance, security, and usability issues as they arise.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design for all web projects.
• Maintain and manage version control systems using Git to ensure project consistency and team collaboration.
• Integrate APIs and web services (REST, SOAP) to enable data exchange between platforms.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong proficiency in Drupal development, including custom modules, theming, and site-building.
  • Proficiency in core web technologies: HTML, CSS (including CSS3, Sass), JavaScript, jQuery, and PHP.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Gulp) and package managers (e.g., NPM, Composer).
  • Strong understanding of security principles and best practices in web development.
  • Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques.
• UI/UX Design & Compatibility:
  • Expertise in responsive web design and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
  • Understanding of Web User Interface Design (UI) and creating user-friendly navigation.
  • Experience with multimedia content development and integration.
• Web Services & APIs:
  • Experience working with Web Services, including REST and SOAP APIs.
  • Ability to design and implement API-based features and services for web projects.
• Accessibility & Compliance:
  • Knowledge of WCAG standards and experience creating accessible web experiences.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with colleagues across different disciplines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective interaction with team members and clients.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in e-commerce website development and integrating payment gateways.
• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Design principles and frameworks.
• Experience with multimedia and interactive content development.
• Exposure to cloud-based deployment or hosting environments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in web development, with a focus on Drupal.

About Us:

Dogwood Media Solutions, LLC is privately owned and operated. Currently, there are 16 people on staff to assist clients.

We provide a stocked kitchen and additional tools if needed. We also promote our team members' professional development if they pursue additional work-related education or learning opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation with paid health, dental, and vision for the employee. Safe Harbor match on 401k and a $75,000 group life policy paid for by the company. Relocation assistance is available. This is not a remote position.

Dogwood Media Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.