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Kforce has a client in search of an IT SME - Senior (Drupal) in Anchorage, AK.
Key Tasks:
Evaluate existing OIG website hosted in a Drupal environment
Create a plan for migrating the existing website with no data loss and minimal downtime from Drupal version 7 to Drupal version 8 or higher version as relevant at the time of task order award
Create a plan for setting up and configuring new hosting environment for the Drupal 8 environment in conjunction with the OIG infrastructure team
Integrate and modify existing and new Drupal modules based upon OIG website design requirements to achieve required functionality
Create a design and implement integration of external components and/or cloud services such as website search services, content subscription services, reporting services, analytics and business intelligence services in the Drupal environment
Perform complex XML data and files migration with no data loss and minimal downtime while following industry best practice IT security requirements; Migration activities include Drupal platform (any existing customizations and integrations) as well as all migration of all website content
Get IT management approval for enhancements and implement all changes with no downtime or data loss
Provide continuous ongoing operational support (including performance issues such as website slowness, website availability, break fix) for existing and future Drupal environments including minor/major version upgrades, security patches, module updates and new module installations; Test new software in development environment and follow OIG processes to promote new code/software to production environments
Utilize a mature process to manage the software development and operations tasks by using various industry standard tools and processes such as software source code repositories, bug/issue tracking software and automated build/release and deployment tools
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum three years (five preferred) development experience
Strong PHP 7 and SQL skills, this is a backend development position
Demonstrated strong and current skills with selecting web hosting software with content management system (CMS)
Demonstrated strong and current skills and hands-on current experience with Drupal CMS, Drupal headless, Azure hosting, web server configuration, database integration, public website security, DNS, integration with other applications and/or plugins, organizational branding
Demonstrated strong and current skills with development and management with Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP stack
Demonstrated strong and current skills with building mobile responsive websites
Demonstrated strong and current skills with integrating Drupal with other external services such as social media tools, search engines, web analytics, reporting services and other tools
Demonstrated strong and current skills with migrating existing Drupal content from one environment to another including between different Drupal versions
Demonstrated strong and current skills with project management for complex web projects
Demonstrated strong and current skills creating wireframes for user interface (UI) and user experience design (UX) for websites, experience using graphical design tools to create/manipulate images, PowerPoint presentations, posters, handouts, brochures, etc.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
