Software Drupal Developer New US-Remote

Role Overview

AIR is seeking a Software Drupal Developer to join its forward-thinking Technology Office to support the U.S. Department of State funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Data, Learning, and Communications Hub (Hub).

FEWS NET is a leading global provider of timely, accurate, evidence-based and transparent early warning information and analysis of current and future acute food insecurity. The FEWS NET Hub, managed by AIR, plays a central role in strengthening the accessibility, transparency, and usability of food security data and analyses.

In this role, you will provide full-time support to the FEWS NET Hub. You will help power and evolve the FEWS NET website by delivering secure, accessible, and high-performing Drupal solutions. This role supports the full lifecycle of site operations, building new functionality, maintaining platform stability, and ensuring content and features meet Section 508 accessibility standards.

• Salary: $122,000 - $142,000 USD
• Location: Remote (with hybrid flexibility at AIR U.S. office locations)
• Schedule: Must be available during core business hours in the Eastern Time Zone (EST).

About AIR

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Drupal web applications, including custom PHP development, configuration, and CMS administration.
• Design, build, and launch new site features and functionality with a focus on performance, reliability, and availability.
• Translate responsive design concepts into polished Drupal themes delivering an intuitive, visually compelling user experience.
• Create and implement highly visible, user-facing components, including features that incorporate data visualization elements.
• Maintain and improve the platform through security patching, upgrades, troubleshooting, testing, and high-quality deployments to the code repository.
• Support content operations by helping document, archive, and update website content, ensuring ongoing Section 508 compliance and smooth site operations.
• Collaborate closely with developers and team members to ensure solutions are implemented effectively and align with shared standards and goals.
• Stay current on Drupal best practices and apply them to improve development quality and maintainability.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Master's degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field with 4+ years of professional Drupal development experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of equivalent experience.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining Drupal-based web solutions, including custom PHP development in a LAMP environment.
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and compliance.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools, Agile development practices, and GitHub or similar code repositories.
• Experience supporting projects for U.S. government or international development organizations preferred.

Skills

• Strong communicator who can convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independence and initiative while partnering collaboratively.
• Highly adaptable in fast-paced environments, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating strong critical thinking and disciplined attention to detail.
• Advanced Drupal site-building capabilities, leveraging modules such as Views, Blocks, CKEditor, Layout Builder, Media Library, Taxonomy, Paragraphs, Search API, and Webform.
• Solid understanding of Drupal theming and the SDLC, including Twig/PHP theme layer knowledge.

Disclosures

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr