Software Developer, Drupal

American Institutes for Research

Software Drupal Developer for American Institutes for Research supports the FEWS NET Hub. Develops and enhances Drupal web applications focusing on food security data communications.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DrupalJavaScriptjQueryLAMPPHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience building responsive, accessible Drupal user interfaces (HTML/CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, theming/templating) and developing custom modules/new features in alignment with best practices.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Drupal developmentPHPLAMPHTMLCSSJavaScriptjQuerythemingtemplatingcustom modules

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementteamworkcritical thinkingcreativityuser experience design