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Backend Developer

Insomniac DesignWashington D.c., United StatesRemote, Onsite
Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau.  We’re an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation. 
As a Backend Developer you will use your exceptional web development skills and experiences to architect and develop responsive Drupal websites and web applications. As a member of our world-class agency, you will work on innovative and inspired work across a variety of clients.

Responsibilities:


  • Architect and build custom websites and applications.
  • Has a high level of expertise with technologies including PHP and Drupal 9 and Drupal 10.
  • Build and test custom Drupal modules and hooks based on functional requirements.
  • Innovation in deliverables – show a strong desire and passion to implement new technologies to make the next project better than the last. We can always do better.
  • Work directly with the creative director, designers, project managers, and user experience leads on assigned projects.
  • Provide test scripts.

Skills & Experience:


  • Applicants must have previous experience developing large complex Drupal 9 and 10 enterprise web applications that include custom views and modules.
  • 4+ years of experience in Object Oriented Design & Development.
  • 3+ years of experience developing custom Drupal modules.
  • 2+ years of experience working with REST API integrations.
  • Exceptional proficiency coding in PHP/HTML/CSS/JavaScript and consistently developing clean, semantic, valid markup.
  • An expert in creating custom Drupal views and modules due to the nature of our projects – we are very creative.
  • Understanding of Drupal configuration management, including Features, Config Split, and support for layout builder.
  • Comfortable working in Git-based workflows, including branching strategies and pull requests.
  • Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines Ability to analyze requirements and follow detailed technical / functional specifications.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and hit deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Demonstrates good judgment, excellent planning, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication. 
  • Ability to think strategically, act quickly, multi-task, and work collaboratively in an environment that values creativity.

Security & Clearance Requirements:


This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. U.S. citizenship is required due to federal security screening guidelines.Apply for this job

Life at Insomniac Design

Insomniac Design is an award-winning digital creative agency founded in 1999, based in D.C.’s historic Blagden Alley. We’re an agile, nimble and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. With offices in the U.S. and Europe, we’re a global team with diverse experience and cultural backgrounds who consistently strive for excellence. We specialize in human-centered design — with projects and work that includes complex web and mobile builds, digital transformation, branding, visual design, content, video and creative services. We’ve worked in the areas of policy, advocacy, government, foundations, commercial brands, and more — with clients like Brand USA, UNICEF, The World Bank, World Health Organization, Amnesty International, BBC Worldwide, National Endowment for the Arts, Lufthansa Airlines, Adobe, and Google. Insomniac Design’s work has won numerous awards such as W3 Awards, Communicator Awards, and the AIB awards. Beyond the U.S., our work in Asia and Africa has been featured in news and media around the world.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Embracing differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, and cultural backgrounds.2. Creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.3. Fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.4. Ensuring all employees, candidates, and clients feel valued and respected.5. Improving practices and policies for a more diverse and inclusive environment.

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