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　　JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

　　Drupal Developer (Telework or hybrid option available)

　　The Penn State University Libraries Strategic Technologies Department seeks an innovative and enthusiastic Drupal Developer to play an integral role in the implementation of web solutions to enhance t h e Librari e s ' support for resource discovery and academic research. This talented and knowledgeable developer should be passionate about web technologies and standards, resource discovery and access, APIs and web services, usability, and accessibility. The successful candidate will lead various web development projects for t h e Librar i e s , initially focusing on t h e Librari e s ’ ongoing migration from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 .

　　Th is lead web developer will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Libraries' Drupal web development process and promoting best practices, collaborating with fellow developers , and contributing to established team standards. This role requires creative problem solving and a commitment to the design, development, and implementation of web solutions that maximize user experience and provide seamless discovery and access to the Libraries’ resources. The incumbent will work collaboratively with library colleagues as well as colleagues at Penn State and beyond to evaluate and recommend emerging academic and library web and discovery technologies.

　　The Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and people, and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We encourage candidates to apply who thrive in a welcoming, multicultural environment. More information on Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement . For additional information about the Libraries’ diversity efforts, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity .

　　As lead web developer on the Libraries ’ W eb T eam, you will:

　　Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including project planning, requirements gathering, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment , security and day-to-day support of Drupal websites

　　Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to Drupal best practices and providing g uidance on recommended modules, themes, and third-party integrations to enhance Drupal functionality.

　　Establish project standards and practices, such as coding standards, design review, code review, etc . for Drupal development

　　Design and develop high-level Drupal architecture and technical solutions to meet project requirements and d efine and implement Drupal site structure, content types, taxonomies, and workflows

　　Evaluate and recommend modules, themes, and third-party integrations to enhance Drupal functionality

　　Remain abreast of technology directions, initiatives and trends to provide ideas, guidance, recommendations, prioritization and development roadmap

　　Be a positive influence on the team, collaborating proactively with team members, and sharing knowledge across multiple projects

　　Receive support for professional development and skill advancement in the form of training, facilitated code sprints, and conference participation

　　Required:

　　Bachelor's Degree or higher with 4+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of Drupal development ( i.e. templating, theming, custom module development, etc.) with experience in Drupal 8 , 9, or 10 including configuration management and migration and upgrade processes

　　Proficien cy in SQL database architecture and maintenance (MySQL /MariaDB experience preferred)

　　Proficien cy in PHP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS + preprocessors (SASS/LESS), Bootstrap, and related web technologies

　　Fluency in web development processes, APIs and external web services integrations

　　Understanding of automated testing methodologies and best practices

　　Experience in the implementation of security measures to protect Drupal installations from vulnerabilities and attacks.

　　Familiarity with front-end frameworks and responsive design principles supporting the delivery of a superior user experience across all platforms and devices

　　Demonstrated understanding of industry trends for software development and content management systems and accessibility standards, including experience with WCAG 2.1 guidelines

　　Knowledge of distributed version control systems (e.g., Git) and branching workflows

　　Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team with diverse constituencies

　　Excellent oral and written skills to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and prepare project documentation to support training and best practices

　　Preferred Qualifications :

　　Demonstrated ability to act as lead programmer on projects

　　Demonstrated ability to adapt and work with team members of various experience level

　　Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and D rupal unit testing

　　Experience with Drupal in a containerized environment

　　Experience and interest in other programming languages such as Python or Ruby.

　　Experience with agile development methodologies

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