Drupal Backend Engineer, Contract Job at Knak Digital, Arlington, VA

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  • Knak Digital
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

As a Senior Back-End Engineer , you’ll play a key role in building custom Drupal applications, modules, and websites for federal, state, and local government agencies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and participate in project meetings to align on goals and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and developing scalable back-end architectures within Drupal

  • Evaluating and customizing modules to meet specific project requirements

  • Building secure custom API integrations and automated workflows

  • Ensuring compliance with government security standards and accessibility requirements (e.g., Section 508)

Your Profile

We’re looking for an experienced, solutions-oriented engineer with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset. You should have:

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, development, or a related technical discipline

  • Proven experience delivering and maintaining production-level back-end systems in one or more of the following: PHP, JavaScript, or Python

  • Deep understanding of CMS architecture, especially with Drupal , WordPress , or headless CMS platforms

  • Proficiency in back-end frameworks, modern development practices, and database design/optimization

  • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to secure, high-quality software delivery

  • Strong communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to a growth-oriented team environment

  • Eligibility to obtain a federal background check and Public Trust clearance

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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