Who we are:
Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that government will face tomorrow.
We are proud to employ and support military veterans who bring mission-first mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities that strengthen our work. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Drupal Engineer to join our team supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The ideal candidate will have the proven ability to implement, configure and optimize enterprise scale Drupal platforms while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to translate existing functional and technical requirements and capabilities into robust Drupal implementations.
Basic Requirements:
- Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation.
- Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.
- Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of experience in web development, primarily focused on Drupal
Must-Have Requirements:
- Strong custom Drupal module development in PHP.
- Hands-on experience with Content Moderation and Workflows.
- Expertise in role-based permissions.
- Experience with JSON:API.
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with Drupal 11.x.
- Advanced knowledge of Drupal architecture and modules.
- Proven track record of architecting enterprise-scale Drupal implementations.
- Experience working with a team of cross-functional developers, coordinating backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA efforts to deliver high-quality Drupal solutions.
- Deep expertise in supporting technologies including:
- PHP development and modern practices
- Modern Drupal architecture and module development
- Configuration management and deployment strategies
- Drupal multisite architecture
- Complex content modeling and migrations
- Performance optimization and caching strategies
- Security best practices and hardening techniques
- API development and integration
- Automated testing and quality assurance
- DevOps practices and CI/CD implementation, ideally in AWS
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (AWS ECS/ECR)
- Proficiency with build tools and dependency management (Composer) as well as version control systems (Git) and workflows
- Experience with Front-end technologies (React, Angular, JavaScript, CSS)
- Expertise with database migrations and database optimization
- Drupal-based certifications preferred (e.g., Acquia)
- Strong understanding of information architecture and knowledge management principles
- Experience with government security requirements (FedRAMP, FISMA)
Responsibilities:
- Develop Drupal implementations, focusing on enterprise-scale solutions and multi-site deployments
- Design, build, and modify custom multi-step workflows in which different user roles review and approve items against deadlines.
- Maintain hundreds of email and in-app notification templates tied to various IDM roles, updating notification timing, recipients, and messaging as workflows change.
- Work closely with the technical lead for a small Drupal delivery team, providing hands-on development support.
- Design and implement content architectures, taxonomies, and data models
- Mentor junior and mid-level Drupal engineers through pairing, code reviews, and technical walkthroughs.
- Identify skills gaps and recommend training, documentation, or process improvements to strengthen the team.
- Support and drive technical strategies for Drupal development of customer modules and enterprise integration
- Provide technical oversight for security hardening and performance optimization
- Help support Drupal development efforts, leveraging best practices and coding standards
- Collaborate closely with DevOps, security, UX, and product teams to ensure Drupal solutions integrate cleanly into the broader platform ecosystem.
- Review and optimize Drupal implementations and deployments
- Support CI/CD pipeline deployment strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address program-specific platform needs
Why Tria?
What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it’s our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team’s shared success.
As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personally and professionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at work and in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.
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