Lead Drupal Developer

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values

Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RIVA is seeking a Lead Drupal Developer that will provide technical leadership for Drupal 9/10+ development, custom modules, theming, DevSecOps, performance optimization, accessibility, and secure Federal web platform delivery.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Drupal architecture and platform implementation.
• Oversee custom modules, theming, APIs, and integrations.
• Establish coding standards and development best practices.
• Manage Composer and Configuration Management workflows.
• Optimize performance with Redis, Varnish, and caching.
• Support CI/CD, Git, automated testing, and DevOps.
• Ensure WCAG, Section 508, USWDS, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance.
• Maintain Drupal security patching and configuration hardening.
• Mentor developers and support Agile delivery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Extensive Drupal 9/10+ experience.
• Strong PHP, Twig, HTML, CSS, JavaScript skills.
• Drupal APIs, Composer, CMI expertise.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, DevOps, Redis, Varnish, and Agile.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Federal Drupal modernization experience.
• Acquia or cloud-hosted Drupal experience.
• Acquia Drupal certification.
• Experience leading technical teams.

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range

$150,000—$160,000 USD

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to talent@rivasolutionsinc.com, we'll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.