Back End Developer - DrupalLos Angeles, CA12+ monthsA Back End Web Developer uses modern, open-source software to prototype and deploy back-end web applications, including all aspects of server-side processing, data storage, and integration with front end development. The Back End Web Developer will perform web development using open-source web programming languages (e.g., Ruby, Python) and frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails); develop and consume web-based, RESTful APIs; work in team environments that use various methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Lean); author developer-friendly documentation (e.g., API documentation, deployment operations); test-driven development techniques; use version control systems (e.g., Git and GitHub); research and learn new programming tools and techniques; develop relational and non-relational database systems; develop scalable search technology (e.g. ElasticSearch, Solr) to handle large data sets and scaling their handling and storage; work with open source solutions and community; and communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.Back End Web Developers will possess knowledge and experience in ability to translate technical work into user-friendly visuals; working on the back-end coding while staying plugged into emerging technologies and trends to ensure that the website is current and well maintained at all times; have a solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices; programming skills HTML/CSS, security knowledge, and session management; and knowledge in one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, or Ruby on Rails.Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in back-end web applications, open-source web programming languages and frameworks, emerging technologies and trends, and best development practices.Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.Skills PreferredDrupal development and migrationAt least (4) years of experience with Drupal development and migrationWe are looking to upgrade both of our Drupal 7 websites (clients) to Drupal 9. We would like an assessment/discovery of the best path forward regarding these two websites before starting upgrade.