Drupal Developer (Web Applications) – State Agency
Job Summary
Position Type: Contract (Through December 31 2026)
Pay Rate: $48.00 $54.00 / hr W2 (Dependent on experience)
Location: 100% Onsite Phoenix AZ (1110 W Washington St)
Target Start Date: Within 2 weeks of offer
Application Deadline: Wednesday August 19 2026
SunSoft Online is seeking an experienced Drupal Developer for an Arizona state agencys Office of the this role you will architect build and maintain enterprise web applications while taking full ownership of development UI QA and accessibility standards without relying on separate design or testing teams.
Core Development: Architect build and maintain custom Drupal 10/11 modules and themes using clean PHP Twig and CSS/SASS.
Database & Integrations: Integrate third-party APIs optimize MySQL/PostgreSQL queries and manage application workflows.
Maintenance & Performance: Lead performance optimization implement caching strategies execute routine security updates and assist with architecture upgrades and content migrations.
Accessibility Remediation: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards (including accessible authentication target size focus appearance semantic HTML5 and WAI-ARIA).
Self-Directed QA: Perform cross-browser testing and validate accessibility using keyboard-only navigation and screen readers (JAWS NVDA VoiceOver).
Required: 5 years of hands-on Drupal development experience.
Required: Strong expertise in PHP Twig CSS/SASS MySQL/PostgreSQL and custom module/theme development.
Preferred: Deep understanding of coding standards and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance.
Hands-on experience with screen readers (JAWS NVDA VoiceOver) and manual accessibility testing.
Location Constraint: Open to Phoenix Metro residents only. Your current city must be listed at the top of your resume.
Onsite Expectation: 100% onsite in Phoenix AZ (No remote or hybrid options).
Work Authorization: W2 candidates ONLY. We cannot accept C2C or offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Screening: Must pass a HireRight background check and drug screening.
Availability: Must be available for an in-person interview within one week of the posting close date and able to start within two weeks of receiving an offer.
Drupal Drupal 10 Drupal 11 PHP Twig SASS CSS Custom Modules Theme Development WCAG WCAG 2.2 ADA Section 508 Accessibility Web Developer Full Stack MySQL PostgreSQL API Integration JAWS NVDA Screen Reader Semantic HTML WAI-ARIA Phoenix Onsite W2
Required Skills:
Required: 5 years of hands-on Drupal development experience. Required: Strong expertise in PHP Twig CSS/SASS MySQL/PostgreSQL and custom module/theme development. Preferred: Deep understanding of coding standards and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility compliance. Hands-on experience with screen readers (JAWS NVDA VoiceOver) and manual accessibility testing.
Required Education:
Required: 5 years of hands-on Drupal development : Strong expertise in PHP Twig CSS/SASS MySQL/PostgreSQL and custom module/theme : Deep understanding of coding standards and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility -on experience with screen readers (JAWS NVDA VoiceOver) and manual accessibility testing.